QUITO/OTAVALO

Day 1
Day 1
Quito City Line
Historic Center: We’ll begin with a tour of Plaza de la Independencia, visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, Carondelet Palace, Church of the Society of Jesus, Plaza and Church of San Francisco, El Sagrario, and the charming street of La Ronda.
El Panecillo: We’ll discover the history behind this hill—shaped like a small loaf of bread—where the emblematic sculpture of the Virgin of El Panecillo stands.
Basilica of the National Vow: Visit the largest and most representative neo-Gothic church in the Americas.
Cable Car (TelefériQo): We’ll ride up the mountain to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Quito beneath the clear blue sky, surrounded by fresh Andean air.
Middle of the World (Mitad del Mundo): This symbolic and historic site marks the line dividing the planet’s northern and southern hemispheres. At the Intiñan Museum, we’ll explore the rich cultural heritage and scientific traditions of Ecuador’s ancestral peoples.
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Day 2
Day 2
Otavalo Full Day: Cayambe, Otavalo Market, Cotacachi, Cuicocha
Our journey begins in Cayambe, where we’ll learn about traditional techniques used to prepare biscuits and leaf cheese. Along the way, we’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Cayambe and Imbabura Volcanoes and the San Pablo Lagoon.
We’ll then arrive at the world-famous Plaza de los Ponchos in Otavalo, the most renowned indigenous craft market in Ecuador, filled with vibrant textiles and handmade art.
Next, we’ll visit Cotacachi, a town celebrated for its fine leather goods, before continuing to the breathtaking Cuicocha Lagoon—also known as the Lagoon of the Gods. Located within a dormant volcanic crater at the foot of the Cotacachi Volcano, this lagoon features two small islands separated by the poetic Channel of Dreams.
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Day 3
Day 3
Departure
After a delicious breakfast we will check out and transfer out.
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