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Metropolitan Touring -
Day tours
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Otavalo
OTAVALO MARKET TOUR
(private, full-day, daily from Quito)
(shared, full-day, Saturday only, from Quito)
Otavalo is South America's most famous Indian fair. Here Otavaleños barter in silence, in marked contrast to the raucous noise of other markets. Early departure from Quito through dramatic mountain scenery. You will have ample time to visit the famous market and stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets filled with Otavalo Indians wearing blue ponchos, white trousers and long braided hair. Lunch is at one of the charming country inns or haciendas. Private tour includes additional visit to the wood carving town of San Antonio de Ibarra or the leather shops in Cotacachi.
OTAVALO TWO-DAY TOUR
(private, 2 days/1 night, daily from Quito)
(shared, 2 days/1 night, departure Fridays only, from Quito. Overnight at
Hostería Puerto Lago or Hacienda Pinsaquí)
This trip is a treat of brilliant scenery and artisan villages, like Calderón, a small town where bread dough figurines are made in many shapes and sizes. Continue along the valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe, with their dairy farms and rose plantations. Arrive at lunchtime to one of the charming country inns or colonial haciendas where you will spend the night (see description below). Visit the town of San Antonio de Ibarra, famous for the woodcarvings, the town of Cotacachi, an entire town dedicated to selling fine leather products, and the town of Peguche where textiles are woven in old-fashioned shuttle looms. Accommodations and all meals are included.
The second day, after a hearty country breakfast, visit the market of Otavalo, piled high with ponchos, woolen goods, tapestries, the original "Panama" hat, sweaters, Indian jewelry and many handicrafts.
OTAVALO THREE-DAY TOUR
(private, 3 days/2 nights, daily, from Quito)
This trip is designed for an in-depth and more relaxed experience of Imbabura, the Province of the Lakes and its many attractions: natural areas, landscapes, artisans, handicrafts, Indian culture in general, Haciendas and great gastronomy. Drive north of Quito to Calderón, a small town where bread dough figurines are made in many shapes and sizes. Continue along the valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe, with their dairy farms and rose plantations. Arrive at lunchtime to one of the charming country inns or colonial haciendas where you will spend the nights (see description below). In the afternoon, visit the town of San Antonio de Ibarra, famous for the woodcarvings. On day two, visit the market of Otavalo, piled high with ponchos, woolen goods, tapestries, the original "Panama" hat, sweaters, Indian jewelry and many handicrafts. Lunch will be at another of the beautiful haciendas or hosterías of the area. There will be the opportunity to go horseback riding or take a scenic cruise on San Pablo Lake in the afternoon. On the third day, visit Cuicocha Lake and the town of Cotacachi, an entire town dedicated to fine leather products, plus the town of Peguche where textiles are woven in old-fashioned shuttle looms. Accommodations and all meals are included. The order of the visits may vary - depending on the weather and the day of the week.
Excursions to the Otavalo area are also available for 1 ½ or 2 ½ days.
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HOSTERIAS/HACIENDAS
Overnights in Otavalo can be spent at any of the following:
(A) HOSTERIA PUERTO LAGO has an impressive waterfront setting, on the banks of Lake San Pablo, 5 minutes to the south of Otavalo. It has comfortable bungalows with fireplaces. The restaurant overlooks the lake.
(A) HACIENDA CUSIN is a fully renovated colonial hacienda 10 minutes to the south of Otavalo, at San Pablo del Lago. It has attractive rooms, most with fireplaces. It is furnished with colonial antiques. Dinners are served by candlelight.
(A) HACIENDA PINSAQUI dates back to the 1700's and has always been in the same family. It has 16 large comfortable rooms with heavy ornate beds and fireplaces and keeps its hacienda feel.
(B) HOSTERIA LA MIRAGE is located next to the town of Cotacachi. It has very comfortable suites (all different), a complete spa with pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, masseuse, and aromatherapy, plus five acres of landscaped gardens.
All Haciendas and Hosterías have private bathroom-shower facilities and hot water.
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Rates.
The prices are given on a basis of 2 pers. For larger groups, you can expect lower prices. The prices of the shared tours are fixed.
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in Dollars |
in Euros |
| Otavalo Market Tour Private |
149 |
170 |
| Otavalo Market Tour Shared |
62 |
70 |
| Otavalo two-day Tour A |
374.5 |
424 |
| Otavalo two-day Tour B |
583 |
660 |
| Otavalo two-day Tour A Shared ( min 3 pers) |
269.5 |
305 |
| Otavalo three-day Tour A |
697.5 |
790 |
| Otavalo three-day Tour B |
861 |
975 |
The convertion is made with a rate of 1, 132 Euros for 1Dollar ( or 1 Euro for 0.86 Dollars)
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