Markets • Lakes • Andean culture
Explore Otavalo’s market and northern Andean scenery
Visit the celebrated Plaza de Ponchos market and explore selected cultural and nature stops around Imbabura on a full-day trip from Quito.
- Duration: Full day
- Price: From US$55 per person
- Departure: From Quito · Group departures Tuesday & Saturday from Foch Square at 7:10 AM; private tours by arrangement
Discover Otavalo and the Imbabura highlands
This day connects Otavalo’s market with the landscapes and towns of Imbabura. The published route may include Cayambe, Lake San Pablo, Cuicocha, Peguche and Cotacachi; the exact sequence and available stops depend on the day.
Day tour itinerary
- Travel north from Quito, with a stop in Cayambe for its traditional bizcochos.
- Pause at the Quitsato Sundial or Lake San Pablo viewpoint, according to the confirmed route.
- Explore Otavalo’s Plaza de Ponchos market and browse local crafts.
- Visit Peguche Waterfall and the town’s cultural sites when included and accessible.
- Continue to Cuicocha Lagoon or Cotacachi when these stops are part of the day’s itinerary; return to Quito.
What’s included
- Bilingual guide
- Tourist transportation
- Lunch, if included in the confirmed tour details
- Visits to the stops listed in your confirmed itinerary
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
- Quitsato Sundial admission, listed separately in the current base-page information
- Meals or drinks not specified in the confirmed offer
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing
- Sun protection, hat and sunglasses
- A light rain jacket
- Camera and some cash for the market
Good to know: Market hours, community visits and the sequence of stops vary. Any attraction fee not named as included should be confirmed before booking.
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