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Otavalo Day Tour

Visit the tourist highlights in the province of Imbabura where you can visit the largest Indigenous Market in Latin America in Otavalo.

Every day

Full day
07h00 - 20h00

Medium activity

Pickup
07h00

English and Spanish

What you'll do
In the Otavalo day trip form Quito we will visit:
  • Cayambe
  • San Pablo Lake’s Lookout
  • Motavalo the largest Indigenous Market in Latin America
  • Hike To The Peguche Waterfall

Pick Ups

Beginning

Pick-up and drop-off in the 3 main areas:
Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza Grande

Pick Ups

First stop

Cayambe

We will visit one of the families that makes the famous Cayambe cakes, we will also taste various products from the area.

First stop

Second stop

Lake San Pablo’s Lookout

Panoramic view for photographing one of the largest lagoons in the province of Imbabura. Here you would be able to buy the famous biscuits and cheese leaf sold only on this site.

Second stop

Third stop - Free time

Otavalo’s Indigenous Market

Free time to walk around the largest indigenous market in Latin America and to have lunch.

Third stop - Free time

Fourth stop

Peguche Waterfall

Sacred place where the “Otavaleños” perform ancestral rituals and purifying baths.

Fourth stop

End of the tour

Enjoy your comfortable return to Quito. Drop-off at your hotel is also included.

End of tour

End of the tour
Indications

The Otavalo day tour from Quito includes

  • Tourist Transport
  • Bilingual Guide (Eng – Ing)
  • Visit Cayambe
  • Visit the San Pablo Lake Lookout
  • Visit the Otavalo Market
  • Visit the Peguche Waterfall
Not included
  • Other details not specified
  • Meals
  • Tips
What to bring
  • Face mask
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
Location
Important information
Peguche Waterfall

The Peguche Waterfall near Otavalo in Ecuador is a mesmerizing natural spectacle worth exploring. With a height of approximately 18 meters, this waterfall captivates visitors with its beauty and power. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers a serene and mystical setting to enjoy. Beyond its stunning aesthetics, Peguche Waterfall holds great cultural significance for the local indigenous community, who consider it a sacred site for worship and ancient rituals. Visitors can explore nearby trails, connecting with the energy and history of this unique place. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Peguche Waterfall and experience its natural and cultural wonders.

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Travelers reviews
Gabrielle F
Gabrielle F
2023-03-31
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Really fun day trip! I really enjoyed the tour! The guide Irene was really nice and had a really fun ways to inform us about quilotoa and quichwa culture! The ride there is also really pretty and in the mountains!
Mar F
Mar F
2023-03-31
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Irene es lo máximo! Nos encantó nuestro tour a la Laguna de Quilotoa. Muy organizado y fácil de reservar desde el principio. Nuestra guía, Irene, además de ser sumamente pedagógica, nos mantuvo entretenidos el viaje completo. Tiene una personalidad afable, simpática y agradable que hizo que tanto el camino como todo lo que nos enseñó fuese muy fácil y bien aprovechando. Totalmente recomendado.
Carolin J
Carolin J
2023-03-30
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Quilotoa day Trip (with Irene) The trip to Quilotoa was led by Irene. She was very energetic and brightened our day with her stories during the car ride.
Adazia
Adazia
2023-03-30
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Mitad Del Mundo Private Tours Super fun tour of all of the Mitad del Mundo activities! Carlos was an awesome tour guide, very informational and helpful. It was nice to have a bilingual guide showing us around.
Konstantin M
Konstantin M
2023-03-30
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Nice day trip Great tour and hike in the Cotopaxi national park. Very competent and friendly guide, lots of information on the way. On criticism is that the lunch takes about 45 min detour, other than that a great experience.
Sophie P
Sophie P
2023-03-30
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it's worth it! It was a good Tour. We visited a Family and saw how they life there. With all the Products they have. - And Quilotoa was beautiful. But seriously, the way up is not that easy. You can choose Mules or hiking. Be careful with your Lungs, if you are not skilled. 😉 thanks for guiding, Misa.
Holly P
Holly P
2023-03-30
Verified
Great tour experience for a short time in Quito. Jessy and David were lovely and knowledgeable. Jessy and David made this a lovely day for us both. Despite our hotel not being on the list we contacted them prior and arranged for collection from our Airbnb. We were collected promptly and advised it would be a private tour which we much preferred. Jessy was very informative about the local area and encouraged us to try local delicacies.
We stopped a number of places we weren’t expecting to see which added to the experience, and we passed though the areas where Jessy and David were born and grew up, which made us realise how in touch with the local area they both were.

On top of all of this the views were stunning, and although it was a long day overall we felt the time passed by quickly with watching the landscape. Not to mention the waterfalls. I would also recommend the zip lining through the jungle!

If you are interested in not only seeing the beautiful views but hearing about the local area definitely choose this tour. We’ll be back!
Konstantin M
Konstantin M
2023-03-29
Verified
Nice day trip Nice day trip to the beautiful crater lagoon Quilotoa. Also very interesting to learn more about the daily life of the indigenous population. Very friendly guide and well organized tour.
Peter Z
Peter Z
2023-03-27
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A wonderful adventure despite the weather Carlos was a great guide for our trip to Quilotoa. The hike is challenging but worth it, even in the rain. Recommended!
Brian
Brian
2023-03-27
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Amazing diversity Adrian was highly knowledgeable and very fluent in both Spanish and English. He consistently went above and beyond to make this an amazing trip despite what others would have called challenging weather conditions.
Jimmy the driver is a very experienced South American driver familiar with the local flow and areas. He was consistently safe and efficient.

Highly recommend the tour! Be ready to hike!
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