From Quito to Otavalo, Bizcocho and Peguche Waterfall
Imbabura Province, Ecuador
Visit Otavalo, try delicious local cakes and explore Mandachi to learn about the rich culture and tradition in a memorable experience.
Otavalo Cultural and Nature Tour
This full-day tour in Otavalo, Ecuador is ideal for travelers interested in indigenous culture, local markets, and natural sites.
Highlights
- Explore the Otavalo Indigenous Market and learn about its culture
- Visit Peguche Waterfall, a site for ancestral rituals
- Discover ancestral instruments at the Ñanda Mandachi Museum
- Taste biscocho, a traditional Ecuadorian snack
Description
Begin the tour with a visit to the Cayambe biscocho factory to sample these traditional snacks. Continue to Mirador de Miralago, offering views of the surrounding mountains.
Next, spend time exploring the Otavalo Market, one of the largest in South America, where you can shop for local crafts. Afterwards, visit Peguche Waterfall, surrounded by natural scenery and significant for indigenous rituals.
The final stop is the Ñanda Mandachi Museum, known for its leather artisanal products, before returning to Quito.
Includes
- Pick up and drop off
- Bilingual tour guide
- Transportation
- Visit to biscocho factory and Middle of the World
- Entry to Otavalo Market
- Visit to Peguche Waterfall
- Visit to Ñanda Mandachi Museum
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the tour.
For a better experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Mornings are the best time to visit the Otavalo Market for fewer crowds and fresher products.
