Top Things to do in Cotacachi
Top 10 Day Trips from in Cotacachi, Imbabura Province
Discover the best top things to do in Cotacachi, Ecuador including Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Market Private Tour, Otavalo Market (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito), Otavalo Indian Market Private Day Tour, Live Otavalo... Day trip between valleys and mountains, crafts and culture, Otavalo Market, tours otavalo, Private Full-Day Trip to Otavalo and Its Surroundings from Quito, Otavalo Market Private Sightseeing and Surroundings, Otavalo Indigenous Market - 1 Day - Private Tour, Best of Ecuador: Andes, Coastlines and Cloud Forests.
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1. Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Market Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Don't waste your time waiting looking for the "typical" tour to Otavalo. Protect your family and avoid unnecessary crowds. Visit a wonderful and charming rose plantation, and also stand at the most accurate site where the equator line passes through..! Have a very relaxing time at the biggest Indian Market of South America, and explore Otavalo's surrounding areas! All this exciting adventures are awaiting for you very close to Quito! Make your stay in the capital city of Ecuador an unforgettable life experience!!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified English speaking guide, Mentioned itinerary and visits
Exclusions: Drinks, Meals, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
2. Otavalo Market (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Otavalo is one of the most famous indigenous fair in the country; although the market has greater activity on Saturdays but it is open every day with an impressive variety of handcrafts, tapestries and weaving made by indigenous people of the surrounding villages. Meanwhile, tourists test their Spanish and bargaining skills at stalls vending colorful and inexpensive knitted sweaters, hats, gloves and much more.
Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by private vehicle, Bottle of water, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Tina S
We needed a rapid Covid test within 72 hours of our flight back to the US. Guanguiltagua Expeditions to the rescue!! Dennis and team helped Us get the test from a private lab that came to our condo in Cuenca and we Received results the very next day! Great experience and great service!
3. Otavalo Indian Market Private Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Protect your family and avoid unnecessary crowds... Don't waste your valuable time waiting for large tour-groups and make your day on your own way! Do an unforgettable excursion escorted by a private and knowledgeable local tour guide, and enjoy the visit to the biggest Indian Market of South America, from the comfort of a private tour! Enjoy this colourful and welcoming culture, visiting its main surrounding areas and attractions. Have a relaxing and memorable day trip during your stay in Quito!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified English speaking guide, Mentioned itinerary and visits, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Drinks, Meals
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
4. Live Otavalo... Day trip between valleys and mountains, crafts and culture
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
I want to give you a family experience, I want to show you the place where I have grown up, where I have seen these wonderful landscapes and also where I have learned about other cultures, share my experience so that your visit is unforgettable, besides going by land is relaxing and safe .
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Boat trip
Reviewed By tamm0v
Jorge is an excellent guide. Very proactive in arranging everything for my trip. Even calling me when I was still at home to make sure everything would go smoothly. He is highly recommended.
5. Otavalo Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore a colorful indigenous market in South America. Otavalo is one of the hundreds of indigenous markets that are still in force in Ecuador. The market is located 55 miles north of Quito. It is located in the inter-Andean valley above 8307feet. It presents a spring weather almost every month of the year with certain exceptions in the months of January through April. Step by step you will discover the skills of weavers from Otavalo. Immerse yourself in Andean colors, textiles with pre-Columbian designs and listen to the indigenous people speak a local language, Spanish and English with special enthusiasm in order to offer you their products. Look rose plantations, green pasturelands and volcanoes that are part of the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Near reaching out Otavalo you can distinguish the San Pablo lake which is the largest lake in Ecuador. The lake has an extension of 6 km² and 49 meters deep. The Peguche waterfall and the visit to leather town will complement the day's tour.
Inclusions: An English-speaking Certified Naturalist Guide-Chauffeur, Pick-up from your centrally hotel in Quito, Activities according to the program
Exclusions: Lunch, Tips, Travel insurance
Reviewed By valeriavH3917KD
This day was incredible to look many mountains from the highest part of the visit. The tour guide made the trip a lot of fun. I enjoyed every thing we did. 100% recommended.
6. tours otavalo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Este es un viaje para conocer la cultura y la naturaleza de la provincia azul, a la entrada de la provincia destaca el majestuoso volcán Imbabura junto con su amado volcán Cotacachi y las lagunas que aparecen en las faldas como sus lágrimas pero que iluminan el paisaje de los andes
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Guianza
Exclusions: Gratuities, Bebidas adicionales (refrescos, gaseosas, alcohólicas, agua,te o café)
7. Private Full-Day Trip to Otavalo and Its Surroundings from Quito
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 13 reviews
This magical province of Imbabura is surrounded by lakes, is cradle of artists, histories and living pre-Inca cultures. Otavalo is a small town and symbolic from this province,also world-famous for its indigenous population which are travelling around the world selling their fine hand-made colourful textiles, hats, Indian jewellery, ponchos, or performing with Andean Folk music groups. It has about 50.000 inhabitants and the city is considered the economically most successful indigenous group of Latin America. Today, you will visit the textile market (bigger on Wednesdays and Saturdays) but open 7 days a week! You will also have the opportunity to visit the fruit market and surrounding artisan villages with your own private guide. Depending on the time, you will also visit Cuicocha crater lake for a short hike or just enjoy the wonderful viewpoint.
Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Activities not mentioned, Personal expenses, Lunch (on request), Tips (optional)
8. Otavalo Market Private Sightseeing and Surroundings
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 2 reviews
On this private tour you will visit Otavalo and the surrounding towns such as Quitsato and the solar dial on the ecuator line, handcraft market, Peguche waterfall and the families of weavers and and look at the manufacturing of Andean musical instruments and Cotacachi leather town . In this tour you can enjoy from a great mix of culture and beautiful andean landscapes. Besides you will visit one of the best places to buy souvenirs and leather!
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito, Professional bilingual Guide, Bottle of purified water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tips, Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 , Lunch
Reviewed By lilsnack0421
David and his assistant (tour guide in training) were absoltuely amazing. Once we got to Mindo, they gave us the option to do whatever we'd like. We ended us doing more than just the Butterfly farm and Chocolate tour and they were very flexible and easy going. However, no entrance fees were included so I felt as if it was slightly overpriced. I don't regret anything, however. David told us all about his country on the way back and it was obvious he loved what he did.
9. Otavalo Indigenous Market - 1 Day - Private Tour
The indigenous Market of Otavalo is most colorful and popular market of south America, you can find a lot of textiles, souvenir, fruits, local food and many interesting things. This is the good chanche to explore the plaza of Ponchos: Our Itinerary: - Middle of the World Quitsato - Cayambe biscuits factory - Viewpoint of San Pablo Lake - Indigenous market of Otavalo - Leather shops in Cotacachi - Lunch - Laguna de Cuicocha - Return to Quito
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Ygor L
I had a great experience with the Quilotoa tour! Mainly due our amazing guide Pedro in Quito! He was just incredible! He knew pretty much everything about the history, culture and people of Ecuador! My friend made lots of questions and he answered all of them with minimum details and with a perfect English!!! Pedro was so patient with us, he didn’t rush us at all, he made lots of stops so we could take pictures, and of course, every stop he gave us lots of information about the place! Just what we look for on a guide! We now want to go for other tours and will make sure we’ll have him as our guide again! It was a great experience and it was worth every penny! Thank you again Pedro!
10. Best of Ecuador: Andes, Coastlines and Cloud Forests
From the Andes mountains, along winding Cloud Forest paths, over stunning white sand beaches to the depths of some of the worlds best dive sites - Ecuador's staggering beauty is almost impossible to imagine until you see it with your own eyes! Experience the cultural highlights of Otavalo's Craft Market, the vibrant Cultural World Heritage city Quito, romantic railways, and breathtaking views. We're excited to bring you this comprehensive tour showcasing the magic of Ecuador!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, The transfers as per program, Accommodation and activities according to your itinerary, 24/7 assistance in German, English and Spanish
Exclusions: Transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Alcoholic beverages, Personal Expenses, Tips, Food and drinks not listed in the itinerary, The international flight to the destination
Reviewed By LindyTeoTravel
My husband and I returned safely on Saturday from our Ecuador and Galapagos trip. Even if everyday life is slowly sinking in again, we are still very much inspired by the great, unique experiences we were able to gather on the islands. We would like to express our gratitude to you and your team for the organization and the really smooth running of our trip. Everything has always worked exactly as described in the itinerary (except when we did not work as we should and arrived late due to a stalled clock for our transfer to Isabela …). The plan was perfect to keep track of all the activities and had always answers for any ambiguity and questions, so nothing could go wrong. That has always given us a dose of extra security. And if there were any organizational or other questions, Karin and also especially Rebekka was always available with answers and offer a helping hand! Especially on the islands, the time feels so precious, that you want to devote yourself fully to the diverse experiences … Conclusion: our expectations were exceeded and we will recommend Galapagos PRO for sure. Thanks and best regards, Lindy T
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