Ecuador · Culture

8-Hour Otavalo Cultural Tour with Peguche and Poncho Square

8 Hours Round trip from Quito Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Otavalo, a magical town between mountains and volcanoes
02 Learn about the ancestral Otavalo culture, including its music, clothing, crafts, and Kichwa language
03 Visit Peguche Waterfall and enjoy a short walk in the surrounding area
04 Shop for handicrafts and souvenirs at Plaza de los Ponchos

Discover Otavalo, a magical town in Ecuador set between mountains and volcanoes and home to one of the country's most important cultures. Learn more about the ancestral legacy of the Otavalo people through their music, clothing, handicrafts, and Kichwa language, while exploring places such as the animal market, Peguche Waterfall, and Plaza de los Ponchos. This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to experience local traditions and shop for beautiful crafts and souvenirs.

We will visit Peguche Waterfall and take a short walk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Cayambe, Otavalo

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Quito to Otavalo Cultural and Market Tour

Pick-up will be at 7:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito.
We will make our first stop in Guayabamba to taste a local fruit called custard apple. We will then continue along the route and stop again to taste the traditional biscuits of Cayambe.
We will continue our journey to the animal market in Otavalo.
We will visit Peguche Waterfall and take a short walk.
We will enjoy a delicious lunch in an Ecuadorian restaurant.
We will finish the tour with a visit to Poncho Square, where we can shop for lovely souvenirs from this beautiful culture.
After this great adventure, we will return to Quito.