Ecuador · Tribal Experiences

Full-Day Otavalo Indigenous Market Tour from Quito with Weaving Visit

1 Day Round trip from Quito Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Otavalo, Ecuador's largest indigenous community
02 Visit the famous Saturday livestock, fruit, vegetable, and handicraft markets
03 Meet an indigenous family and learn about traditional weaving
04 Discover a waterfall in the town

Enjoy this unique trip to visit the Otavalo market and learn about the culturally rich indigenous communities. The village is world-famous for its indigenous population, the so-called Otavalos, who are famous for their handicrafts and mesmerizing folk music. Admire the Andean lagoons, scenery, culture, and the locals.

The village is world-famous for its indigenous population, the so-called Otavalos, who are famous for their handicrafts and mesmerizing folk music.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Otavalo

Languages English, Hebrew

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Otavalo Indigenous Market and Cultural Discovery

Depart from Quito, the capital of Ecuador.
Travel 80 miles from the capital of Ecuador to the town of Otavalo, the largest indigenous community in Ecuador.
The best day for this tour is Saturday, early in the morning, when you can visit the livestock market, fruit and vegetable market, and handicraft market.
Visit an indigenous family to learn about the weaving traditions.
Explore a waterfall in the town.