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Otavalo and Imbabura Sightseeing Tour from Quito

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Otavalo and Imbabura Sightseeing Tour from Quito
4.6  / 535 reviews

Explore the main attractions of Imbabura Province on a 10-hour tour from Quito with a Spanish and English-speaking guide. Visit the indigenous market of Mercado de Ponchos in Otavalo and more.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
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Small group
Limited to 15 participants

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Francie – Canada

It was relaxed. Interesting stops, love the waterfall and all the stuff you could buy. Thanks.

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Francie – Canada
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Patricia – United States

A nice mix of culture and beautiful sites on the way. Market was a bit of a disappointment as many of the venders had similar textile items. Jewelry and other crafts were better.

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Patricia – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Discover the main attractions of Imbabura Province
  • Visit the indigenous market in Otavalo
  • Visit Cayambe town
  • Visit Casa Ñanda Mañachi

Full description

Depart Quito and journey towards the Guayllabamba valley to visit Cayambe town. Pass over the line of the equator and continue towards the largest indigenous market in South America. Shop for souvenir textiles and traditional crafts at the Mercado de Ponchos, where the locals sell tagua nut jewelry, fake shrunken heads, hand-painted trays, spices, spools of wool and other interesting items under mushroom-shaped umbrellas. Get back to nature at the Peguche waterfall, popular with the locals who go there to take a sacred bath on the eve of Inti Raymi. Continue towards to visit Ñanda Mañachi cultural house, here you will learn more about people from Otavalo.

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Bilingual English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Hike to the Peguche waterfall
  • Visit Otavalo Market
  • Casa Ñanda Mañachi entrance, cultural and musical house
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 35 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Francie – CanadaJuly 19, 2022  – Verified booking
It was relaxed. Interesting stops, love the waterfall and all the stuff you could buy. Thanks.
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Patricia – United StatesMay 4, 2023  – Verified booking
A nice mix of culture and beautiful sites on the way. Market was a bit of a disappointment as many of the venders had similar textile items. Jewelry and other crafts were better.
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Stacie – United StatesMay 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Irene was our tour guide and Ivan was the driver. Irene was amazing- very interactive and engaging. Kept the group laughing and having fun. We made several stops on our way to otovalo and she even bought roses for the girls. She took lots of pictures of all of us and had many stories to share. Would definitely have Irene be our guide again
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Product ID: 84318

Activity provider:Quindetour Cia. Ltda

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