Full-day Otavalo

The full-day Otavalo tour in Quito, Ecuador, promises an immersive cultural experience. Participants explore the renowned Otavalo Marketplace, interacting with artisans and bargaining for unique handcrafted goods. The journey continues through Quito’s historic Old Town, culminating in a lively nightlife showcase. Highlights include a captivating capoeira performance and stunning sunset views, offering a glimpse into the dynamic atmosphere of Ecuador’s capital. What else can this tour reveal about the vibrant local culture?

Key Points

• A full-day tour that takes visitors to the renowned Otavalo Marketplace, known for its vibrant display of handcrafted textiles and artisanal goods.
• Opportunity to interact with local vendors, learn about their craftsmanship, and bargain for unique souvenirs.
• The tour also explores the historic Quito Old Town, offering a glimpse into the city’s lively nightlife and local bars.
• Includes a high-energy capoeira show, blending dance, acrobatics, and music, as well as stunning sunset views over the Old Town.
• Maximum group size of 15 travelers, with complimentary coffee and biscuits provided during the tour.

Tour Overview

The full-day Otavalo tour in Quito, Ecuador, allows visitors to experience the local nightlife on a Friday evening.

They’ll visit off-the-beaten-path bars and clubs favored by residents. The tour includes a high-energy capoeira show and sunset views over Quito Old Town.

Authorized tourist transportation and a certified bilingual Spanish/English guide are provided. Drinks and bar entry are included, while coffee with biscuits, tips, breakfast, lunch, and extra food/drinks are not.

The tour has a maximum of 15 travelers and isn’t wheelchair accessible or suitable for infants or pets.

Inclusions

Authorized tourist transportation and a certified bilingual Spanish/English guide are included in the tour. Drinks and bar entry are also provided, along with complimentary coffee and biscuits. However, tips, breakfast, lunch, and any additional food or drinks are not included. The tour does not cover activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Inclusions	Not Included
Authorized transportation	Tips
Bilingual guide	Breakfast
Drinks and bar entry	Lunch
Coffee and biscuits	Extra food/drinks
Mentioned activities	Unmentioned activities

Meeting and Pickup

Travelers can either head directly to the meeting point or request hotel pickup for an additional cost.

The meeting point is at Friends Hotel & Rooftop, located at Junín Oe1-61 y, Quito 170401, Ecuador, near the Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery and Sucre School.

The tour ends back at the same meeting point. The tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers per group and confirmation is received at booking.

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants mustn’t sit on laps. Pets and strollers are also not allowed on this tour.

Tour Details

Although the tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers per group, confirmation is received at booking.

This tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants mustn’t sit on laps. It’s also not stroller-friendly and unsuitable for pets.

The experience begins and ends at the meeting point, Friends Hotel & Rooftop, near the Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery and Sucre School in Quito, Ecuador.

With a 5.0 rating from 4 reviews, this tour offers flexibility – you can either head directly to the meeting point or request hotel pickup for an additional cost.

Pricing and Reviews

The tour costs $90.00 per person. Free cancellation’s available up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Reviews are excellent, with a 5.0 rating based on 4 reviews from Viator and Tripadvisor. Customers praise the knowledgeable guide, lively nightlife, and beautiful views of Quito’s Old Town.

Some note the tour’s fast pace, but overall, it seems to deliver an engaging introduction to Quito’s local nightlife scene.

Considering the inclusions like drinks, bar entry, and a capoeira show, the price appears reasonable for a full-day tour with a small group size of up to 15 travelers.

Otavalo Marketplace

One of the highlights of the Otavalo tour is the vibrant Otavalo Marketplace, where visitors can enjoy the rich cultural traditions of Ecuador.

Located in the heart of the Andes, this famous marketplace offers a diverse array of handcrafted textiles, jewelry, pottery, and other artisanal goods.

Visitors can bargain with the local vendors, who take pride in their craftsmanship and are eager to share their stories.

The bustling atmosphere, the rhythmic music, and the vibrant colors create an unforgettable experience that showcases the ingenuity and talent of the Ecuadorian people.

Exploring Quito Old Town

After exploring the vibrant Otavalo Marketplace, the tour then takes visitors to the historic Quito Old Town.

Here, travelers will experience the city’s lively nightlife, visiting off-the-beaten-path bars and clubs favored by locals. The tour includes a high-energy capoeira show, showcasing the Afro-Brazilian martial art form.

Visitors can also enjoy sunset views over the charming Old Town. The tour provides authorized transportation, a certified bilingual guide, and includes drinks and bar entry.

Visitors are responsible for their own meals, tips, and any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Capoeira Performance

A high-energy capoeira show captivates visitors during the full-day Otavalo tour. This Brazilian martial art, blending dance, acrobatics, and music, is performed by skilled practitioners.

The show features:

• Rapid kicks, spins, and fluid movements in sync with the rhythmic beat of drums and berimbaus.
• Displays of strength, flexibility, and agility as performers challenge each other in a dance-like sparring session.
• Infectious energy that encourages audience participation, clapping along to the pulsing music.

This cultural performance immerses travelers in the vibrant spirit of Quito’s nightlife.

Sum Up

The Full-day Otavalo tour in Quito, Ecuador, offers an immersive cultural experience. Visitors explore the renowned Otavalo Marketplace, engage with artisans, and bargain for unique handcrafted goods. The tour continues through historic Quito Old Town, culminating in a lively nightlife experience featuring a captivating capoeira show and stunning sunset views. This tour provides a perfect introduction to the dynamic atmosphere of Quito.