Otavalo Indian Market and Cuicocha Crater Lake
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Full-day tour to the Otavalo Indian Market and Cuicocha Crater Lake. We leave Quito early and have an approximately three-hour drive to Otavalo. The drive is fascinating, driving through the relatively dry areas, caused by the “rain shadow” from the volcanoes and it is easy to observe the sediments suggesting the formation of this part of the Andes. We cross the Equatorial line and soon pass into the lush Otavalo region, where the Otavalo Indians have managed to continue their proud traditions. This valley is very beautiful and surrounded by smaller volcanoes and lakes. We visit the Otavalo market where you will find all sorts of souvenirs but it is perhaps even more interesting simply to watch the local people and their daily life. We later continue to Cotacachi, a small village, where we stop for lunch. Before heading home, we pass by the beautiful Cuicocha Crater Lake. It is an absolutely beautiful view of this lake and the green mountains surrounding it.
Included meals: Breakfast
Activity Info
Schedule
Start Time
Sep 5
to
End Time
Sep 5
Location
Quito