Otavalo market and country tour, 2 days
Quito - Calderon - Cochasqui - San Pablo lake
Day 1
Travel North to Calderon's "bread-doll" village, the pre-Inca ruins of Cochasqui, then on to San Pablo lake via the Eastern side of Mt. Imbabura, passing through picturesque Indian villages. Overnight at a hacienda or hotel.
San Pablo lake - Otavalo market - Cuicocha - Cayambe - Quito
Day 2. Market day at Otavalo: excellent shopping for weavings and sweaters and a delight for the photographer. Then on to Cuicocha crater lake. Hike around the area .Visit the town of Cotacachi, known for its leather crafts. Late afternoon return to Quito, with a stop at the Equator en route.
Note: The order of the activities may be inversed, depending on departure day
Travel companies that offer this tour:
Ecuador tours and Galapagos Cruises : Latin Trails offers custom itineraries, expert guides and private transportation for tours around Ecuador, we offer naturalist cruises on board our fleet of small yachts and expedition ship in the Galapagos Islands.





