Otavalo
Otavalo Market
Duration: 1 day
(Saturday from Quito or any other day)
Otavalo, in the province of Imbabura, is a land of picturesque lakes, magnificent sierras and terraced, patchwork farmlands. Home to the hard-working and enterprising Otavalo Indians, here you will be able to visit their famous outdoor markets where ponchos, embroidered blouses, ceramics, wall hangings, leather crafts and locally produced jewelry are sold.
An early departure enables you to enjoy not only the Otavalo Indian Market but also a visit to Calderón, where intricate bread dough figurines are crafted, and to Cotacachi, renowned for fine leather crafts as well as the Cuicocha Lake. Lunch is included.
Otavalo Market
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Departs from Quito on Fridays and includes accommodation and meals. Overnight at a typical Hacienda
The three-hour drive from Quito includes a visit to San Antonio de Ibarra, the woodcarving center of Ecuador. The town is home to hundreds of artisans whose workshops are dedicated to crafting beautiful sculptures and ornaments.  Friday night is spent at a country inn and on Saturday you will be able to explore the market at leisure. Return to Quito after lunch.
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