Northern Highlands And Otavalo Shopping Tour - Full Day

The Northern Highlands & Otavalo Market

Vibrant markets filled with exquisite handicrafts will immerse you in Ecuador’s rich culture.


Overview
As the sun rises over the Northern Highlands, set off from Quito across landscape dotted with the towering Andes, ice-capped volcanoes and the stark beauty of the Andean ‘paramo’ grasslands. At the heart of the Imbabura province, you will be captivated by the riot of colour at Otavalo, South America’s famous craft market. Plunge into the spirit of local life as you wander amongst friendly ‘otavalenos’ (people from Otavalo) and ‘indigenas’ (indigenous people) and bargain for brightly colored ponchos, fine textiles, weavings and Indian jewelry. Dating back to pre-Incan times, Otavalo has a rich heritage and culture which you can experience as you engage with locals dressed in traditional attire with bright ponchos, head cloths and necklaces. Further delight waits as you visit Cotacachi and San Antonio de Ibarra. The product of centuries of tradition, the exquisite wood carvings and leatherwork of these towns will tug at your purse strings. Bring an extra suitcase along as this tour is going to leave you with an armful of goodies to take home!


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