Otavalo Market and Cotacachi leather town.

The indigenous Otavalo people are famous for weaving textile usually made of wool, which are sold in the ponchos Market. The Otavalo market consists of mushroom-shaped concrete umbrellas with benches. During the market's peak, almost one third of the town becomes full of stalls selling textiles, tagua nut jewelry, musical instruments, dream catchers, leather goods, fake shrunken heads, indigenous costumes, hand-painted platters and trays, purses, clothing, spices, raw foods and spools of wool. Otavalo is an area made up principally of farming communities due to the rich volcanic soils in this area. As Otavalo is famous for its textiles, many of the nearby villages and towns are famous for their own particular crafts. Cotacachi, for example, is the center of Ecuador's leather industry. The first optional stop will be the local rose garden, to enjoy the roses, in this farm we will learn about the process of growing, harvesting and exporting roses. Second optional stop will be: Condor Park Bird Rescue Center.

After picking you up at the hotel, we will take the Pan-American Highway to go to the north of the country. Our first stop is Miralago, from this place we can see San Pablo lagoon and the Imbabura volcano. Then we will go to the market of ponchos in Otavalo where the artisanal work of the indigenous Otavaleños is exposed, in this place you can find tapestries, woolen sacks, embroidered blouses, bags, etc. , undoubtedly the ideal time to make your purchases Then we will go to the Peguche waterfall, we will also visit the village of cotacachi site of leather crafts. After a delicious lunch we will have time to appreciate the skill of the craftsmen in the confection of jackets, wallets and other things in leather. Returning to Quito we will stop to try an exquisite chocolate with the traditional biscuits and leaf cheese. If you choose Rose Farm, this will be your first stop. If you choose the Condor Park Bird Rescue Center, this will be the third stop. (Open from Wednesday to Sunday and holidays).