OTAVALO INDIGENOUS MARKET

OTAVALO 1 DAY

Driving north of Quito is the most famous indigenous market of Ecuador: Otavalo, full of traditions and
handcrafts. Before arriving to this magic place, you will visit Calderon, a small town famous for “Mazapan”
handicrafts. Following the route is Cayambe, the perfect place to see how people prepare biscuits using a
traditional technique. Next stop will be a view point to enjoy the landscape of Imbabura volcano (4610 mts.)
and San Pablo lagoon.
Your next and most anxious spot will be Otavalo market, where you will spend time shopping and some
quality time with your friends. You will fall in love with all variety of handicrafts.
Then you will go to Cotacachi to have a delicious lunch and explore the leather local workshops for a great
landscape ending at Cuicocha ́s view point..