Otavalo is home to an ancestral indigenous handicrafts market where you will be amazed by the variety of colorful handicrafts. The beautiful scenery and friendly people will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. At the "Plaza de Ponchos" market you will find artisans of leather, wood, fabric, embroidery, marzipan art and jewelry that will make you wish you had brought an extra bag for when you return home. Take some time to interact with the vendors and live as part of the culture of one of the oldest and most emblematic civilizations of Ecuador and the Andean region.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $228.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 15.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning and we will head north until we reach the town of Cayambe, known for its "bizcochos", a type of baked bread rolls that are accompanied by the so-called "Queso de hoja" (leaf cheese) because it is wrapped in leaves to preserve them.
We continue our journey to the Otavalo Market, where you can see all kinds of handicrafts made by the skilled hands of the indigenous people of the area. Famous for owning one of the largest indigenous fairs in Latin America, where their skilled artisans expose all their handicrafts and fabrics recognized worldwide.
We continue until we reach the musical workshop where we will listen to Andean music that comes out of the instruments that the natives skillfully create with their hands, our tour progresses until we reach Cotacachi a small and picturesque town famous for its leather creations, here our guide will suggest and give the necessary time for lunch (not included).
Our next stop will be the town of Peguche, here we will walk until we reach its waterfall, a place full of energy where the natives perform spiritual rituals.
After which we will return to Quito. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Excurgo comparison of 1,011 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $130 per person for this Quito experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $228. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up. Pickup points include Hotel Dann Carlton Quito.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Rate of the adult, should be applied to the children Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by BM TOURS SA.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito | 10 hours | 4.3 (3) | $130 | |
 From Quito: Otavalo, Cotacachi & San Pablo Lagoon Day Trip | 10 hours | — | $163 | View |
 Tour to Otavalo Cotacachi Cuicocha Peguche | 8–10 hours | 5.0 (34) | $95 | View |
 Otavalo Marketplace and Cotacachi Town from Quito | 7–8 hours | 4.8 (5) | $77 | View |
 Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour | 11 hours | 5.0 (8) | $65 | View |
 Tour Full-Day Mercado de Otavalo + Cotacachi, Ecuador. | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $110 | View |
 The Best Otavalo Market Tour + San Pablo Lake + Cayambe + Cotacachi | 8h 30min | 4.8 (23) | $120 | View |
