Private: Imbabura Train Ride, Cooking Class, and Market Tour

Highlights

• Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Andes on the Tayta Imbabura Train
• Stop at San Antonio and Andrade Marín for cultural and historical insights
• Learn to cook traditional Andean dishes using local ingredients
• Visit the Otavalo Market, the largest textile and craft market in Ecuador
• Interact with local artisans and shop for unique souvenirs

Description

Begin your day with a scenic train ride on the Tayta Imbabura, departing from Ibarra Station. Enjoy the breathtaking Andean landscapes as you travel, with cultural and historical stops at the San Antonio and Andrade Marín stations.

Next, participate in an interactive Andean cooking workshop at a local community or cultural center. Use local products from the Pachamama and cook with traditional techniques over a wood fire. Savor the menu you’ve prepared together or enjoy a community pambamesa.

Continue to the Otavalo Artisan Market, the largest textile and craft market in the country. Take a guided tour through the Plaza de los Ponchos and the central streets of Otavalo. Interact with local artisans, learn about traditional weaving, and purchase souvenirs in a fair trade and experiential setting.

Finally, return to your original starting point or a location of your choice.

Includes

Panoramic train ride on the Tren del Tayta Imbabura
Cultural and historical stops at San Antonio and Andrade Marín
Interactive Andean cooking workshop
Visit to the Otavalo Artisan Market

Excludes

Meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses

Important Information

• The train ride offers scenic views of the Andes. The cooking workshop uses traditional techniques and local ingredients. The Otavalo market is the largest textile and artisan market in the country.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund