8-Hour Otavalo Market Tour from Quito with Peguche and San Pablo

8 Hours Round trip from Quito Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day cultural escape from Quito to the indigenous heartland of Imbabura
02 Pass through one of the world's most important rose-producing regions
03 Traditional brunch in an indigenous community near San Pablo Lake
04 Hike to Peguche Waterfall and visit a temple dedicated to water worship
05 Explore Otavalo and shop at the famous Plaza de los Ponchos market

Escape Quito for a full-day journey into Ecuador's Imbabura province, where living indigenous traditions, artisan crafts, and sacred natural sites come together. Travel through one of the world's most important rose-producing regions, then connect with local community life during a traditional brunch near San Pablo Lake, one of the largest lakes in Ecuador. Continue with a refreshing hike to the Peguche Waterfall and a visit to a temple dedicated to water worship before arriving in Otavalo to stroll its streets, explore the iconic Plaza de los Ponchos, and enjoy a delicious local lunch.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Quito, Otavalo, Imbabura Volcano

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

IMBABURA INDIGENOUS PROVINCE

We will visit the most representative local sites, ancestral landmarks, and places of indigenous community connection with traditional crafts. Along the way, we will pass through one of the most important rose-producing areas in the world, enjoy a traditional local brunch in an indigenous community in San Pablo (one of the largest lakes in Ecuador), hike to the Peguche waterfall, visit a temple dedicated to water worship, and finally the city of Otavalo, where we will stroll through its streets, visit its famous Plaza de los Ponchos, and enjoy a delicious local lunch.

The route