Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Day Trip from Quito

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Duration: 8 hours
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Experience Highlights

Experience an exciting adventure through Ecuador's spectacular landscapes with an 8-hour tour to Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha. Accompanied by a professional guide , you'll take stunning photos along the Panamerican Highway and get to know the local culture at the Otavalo market to sample delicious Cayambe biscuits or exchange handicrafts. You will make a stop at the Cuicocha Lagoon, a beautiful crater lake located below the majestic Cotacachi Volcano.

  • Enjoy a visit to the market in Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha.
  • Taste Cayambe biscuits and exchange handicrafts.
  • Get to know the local traditions through a professional guide.
  • Discover the typical gastronomy thanks to a lunch included.

What’s included

  • Excursion to Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to Quitsato

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Step by Step

Enjoy an 8-hour guided tour to Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha travelling from Quito. You will start your trip heading towards the famous Panamerican Highway where you will enjoy majestic landscapes and mountains throughout the journey.

This adventure will be led by a local guide, who will take you to points of interest such as:

  • Otavalo Market: this is one of the most famous and authentic markets in the Andean region. You will be able to find a great variety of handicrafts, textiles, jewellery and local food. Don't miss the opportunity to barter for interesting and unique items.
  • Local markets: known for their beautiful handmade crafts, such as leather bags, belts and Andean instruments. You can also find paintings and other works of art in the workshops and galleries in the area.
  • Cuicocha Lagoon: it has two volcanoes in its interior, creating a spectacular view. You can enjoy a small boat ride on the lagoon (at an additional cost), admiring the changing colours of the volcanic waters and the natural beauty that surrounds it.

You will be able to sample the local gastronomy in one of the typical restaurants of the area with lunch included in the experience.

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4.5
· 745 Reviews
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    Formidable!!!
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    We had an incredible weather, a remarkable experience!
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    We were a group of friends and colleagues, we were all very satisfied with this trip. We would do it again in a heartbeat.
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    Highly recommended!
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