Best Seller! Otavalo Handcraft Tour, Full Day

Otavalo Handcraft Tour, full day, daily from Quito, includes lunch at Hacienda Pinsaquí, Puerto Lago or Hacienda Cusín,semi-private

Otavalo Handcraft

Colorful handcrafts made in Otavalo.

Information

This one-day semi-private excursion has been designed to provide guests with an overall view of the dramatic Andean scenery, with an earlier departure to arrive in time to appreciate the activity of the Otavalo Market and visit the town of Peguche for a stroll through the town to observe the weaving process.

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Tour Details

This excursion goes north, to the land of the Otavalos and South America’s most famous Indian fair along the Panamerican Highway through dramatic mountain scenery to the textile market of Otavalo, where guests will enjoy visiting the many stalls full of ponchos, scarves, blankets, wall hangings, woven belts (fajas), hats, handbags and much more. Here Otavaleños barter in silence, in marked contrast to the raucous noise of other markets; take your time to negotiate the best bargains. Then, proceed to Peguche, an Indian village very near Otavalo that is home to the artisans who do the weaving in their homes; guests can learn about their culture and everyday life. Lunch is at one of the charming country inns or haciendas of the area.

Included
Lunch
Travel Facts

  • Dress in layers (T-shirt, blouse, sweater, coat)
  • Take a sweater even if the day is warm and sunny and rain protection from February to May
  • This tour includes walking at an altitude of 2560 meters (8434 feet)
  • Sun protection (SPF 40)
  • Good walking shoes
  • Great Photo ops