Otavalo Market Tour

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Otavalo is one of South America’s most important indigenous markets, and the most visited centre of ethnic tourism in Ecuador. The local inhabitants known as Otavaleños are proud and prosperous people, who have achieved international recognition not only as successful weavers and textile exporters, but also as a symbol of cultural fortitude among the indigenous people of Ecuador and the whole continent.
The OtavaleñoWoman from Otavalos are the descendants of former "mitimaes", people who were forced immigrants brought by the Incas as a way to establish political domination and control, when they invaded this part of the Andes just a few decades before the Spanish arrived.

In the market you will have a chance to buy local textiles and hand crafts. It is open every day, although Saturday is still the best day to visit. The textile industry is so big in this region, that the Plaza de Ponchos is now filled with vendors all the time. The Otavaleños also sell some textiles and crafts from other parts of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. If you plan to go there on a Saturday we recommend visiting first the interesting animal market as it starts very early in the morning. Bargaining is appropriated in the market and in shops.

The variety of shapes, colours, goods and people make the Otavalo market a paradise for photographers, who will enjoy a delightful experience.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 :

Pick up at around 7:30
Drive to Otavalo
Three hours approximately to explore freely around the market
Lunch at a local restaurant
Back at Quito by 18:00

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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