3-Day Otavalo Market & Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Otavalo Market⌄

   The Museo del Bizcocho y el Agave provides a unique cultural visit where you’ll learn about local traditions, explore the making of Cayambe’s traditional biscuits, and discover the ancestral uses of agave, with tastings included.

   The best place to take the photos of the Aotavalo Aerea an de Volcano Taita Imbabura.

   One of the best inginous market in the north of Quito. The otavalo Market.

   The Peguche waterfall is a waterfall 20 m (65.6 ft) high and 6 m (19.6 ft) wide. The community considers it as a ceremonial center, where purification baths. The Peguche waterfall is located 3.3 km from the city of Otavalo. it belongs to the Faccha Llacta community, it has several trails where the smell of eucalyptus is in the trail.

   Ñanda Mañachi is a renowned indigenous cultural collective from Otavalo, dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Andean music. Their workshop offers an authentic experience where visitors can discover ancestral instruments, learn about their cultural significance, and enjoy live performances that reflect the rich heritage of the Kichwa Otavalo people.

   Meals: Lunch

   Overnight: Overtight : Overnight: Hacienda Pinsaquí is a historic colonial estate near Otavalo, with Andean charm and gardens.

2. 2Circular Trek at Cuicocha Lake⌄

   The circular hike along the crater rim of Cuicocha Lake is a scenic and rewarding experience that follows the edge of this stunning volcanic crater at the base of Cotacachi Volcano. Along the trail, you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, rich Andean biodiversity, and unique highland landscapes. This day includes a box lunch, allowing you to fully enjoy the hike without interruptions.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Box Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight: Terra Bambú eco-lodge in Mindo cloud forest with bamboo design and nature views.

3. 3Mindo Cloud Forest and Middle of the world⌄

   Visiting the Waterfall and Cable car.

   Yumbos Chocolate offers an authentic bean-to-bar experience in the heart of Mindo’s cloud forest. During your visit, you’ll learn about the sustainable chocolate-making process, taste a variety of rich flavors, and discover the unique qualities of Ecuadorian cacao.

   Un birdwatching spot in Mindo is a peaceful natural area where you can observe a wide variety of birds, including hummingbirds and toucans, surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the cloud forest.

   Intiñan Museum is an interactive cultural site near the Equator, where visitors can explore Ecuadorian traditions and take part in hands-on experiments at latitude 0°.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch