Otavalo Market and Haciendas

Otavalo Market and Haciendas

Day by day activities

OTAVALO MARKET & HACIENDAS

2 days - 1 night

Hit the road to the North of the city, and enjoy one of the most beautiful and scenic rides in the country. Visit Otavalo market, one of the largest indigenous markets in the region. This will be the best place to meet some of the craftiest men and women in Ecuador! Great place to buy handmade jewelry, textiles, pottery and more. Spend the night at a local Hacienda and go back in time. Enjoy the cozy romos with antiques decorations. Visit the organic garden and pick your own herbs for breakfast! End your trip with a scenic horsback ride.

Day 1:  A journey through the Andes

Meal included: lunch and dinner

Private transportation from Quito to Imbabura Province

Stop by Hacienda La Compañía and explore this beautiful roses plantation.

Visit the Otavalo’s Ponchos Indigenous Market, the largest indigenous market in South America

Enjoy lunch at a beautiful historic hacienda: Pinsaqui

Do some shopping at Cotacachi, also known as the Leather Town. Visit the workshops and meet some of these crafty men and women.

Accommodation: Hacienda Zuleta

 

Day 2:  Enjoy the Hacienda Experience

Meal included: lunch and dinner

Visit the organic garden and learn about permaculture

Enjoy a ride on top of beautiful horses through a region covered in lagoons, waterfalls and towering volcanoes.

OR

Hike through the forest, home of the condor, the country’s national bird and learn about the conservation programs.

Transfer from the Hacienda to Quito

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TOUR INCLUDES

  • Deluxe accomodations at Hacienda Zuleta or similar in Imbabura
  • Private transportation and guide
  • All meals as detailed on the program
  • Horseback riding

TOUR does not INCLUDE

  • Beverages
  • Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance