Markets and Festivals
 South America’s famous Indian fair!. The Otavalos indians are the most ambitious and prosperous craftsmen/merchants of Ecuador. Ponchos, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here.
The tour includes a visit of some small Indian towns : Peguche, known for their weavers, Cotacachi, known for its genuine leather work and San Antonio de Ibarra for its excellent wood carving works. Lunch at a restaurant and then return back to Quito. Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
ZT-012 AMBATO MARKET (FULL DAY, MONDAY) Travel south trough the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Ambato.: one of the most crowded markets in the region. It is essentially a wholesale market for regional products, but during the Carnival festivities in the month of February, this market is famous for its fruits and flowers . If the time permits, a visit to the Indian community of Salasaca completes this tour. Return to Quito after lunch.
Includes: bilingual guide, private transportation & lunch.
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ZT-013 LATACUNGA MARKET (6 HRS. TUESDAY & SATURDAY) Travel south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the small city of Latacunga. Products from this region are sold in several plazas. The variety and colorful costumes makes it a great photographic place. After a typical lunch, return to Quito.
Includes: bilingual guide, private transportation & lunch.
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ZT-014 PUJILI MARKET (6 HRS. WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAYS) Departing from Quito to the south for some 90 km. is Pujili, a market dedicated to trade between community members. Many Indians gather here with their llamas loaded with colorful fruits, vegetables and other goods. After lunch, return to Quito.
Includes: bilingual guide, private transportation & lunch.
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ZT-015 SAQUISILI MARKET (6 HRS. THURSDAY) Travel south along the Avenue of Volcanoes to Saquisili market. At this market we will find agricultural products and handicrafts coming from all over the country’s central provinces. After lunch at an ancient restored hacienda, return to Quito.
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
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ZT-016 ZUMBAHUA MARKET (FULL DAY, SATURDAY) Drive south on the Pan-American Highway trough the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the Zumbahua market. Indians trade llamas and riding horses between themselves. The land of origin of primitive art of Tigua. This market is seldom visited by tourists. The tour includes a visit to the crater lake of Quilotoa. Return back to Quito in the afternoon
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & packed lunch.
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ZT-017 COTACACHI MARKET (6 HRS. FRIDAY) Drive north on the Pan-American highway to the Cotacachi market. As with most of the markets, this is a meeting place for producers, buyers and friends. After lunch return back to Quito.
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
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ZT-018 OTAVALO MARKET (6 HRS. SATURDAY) South America’s famous Indian fair!. The Otavalos indians are the most ambitious and prosperous craftsmen/merchants of Ecuador. Ponchos, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. The tour includes a visit of some small Indian towns : Peguche, known for their weavers, Cotacachi, known for its genuine leather work and San Antonio de Ibarra for its excellent wood carving works. Lunch at a restaurant and then return back to Quito. Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
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ZT-025 SARAGURO INDIAN MARKET (FULL DAY, ONLY SUNDAYS FROM CUENCA)
The Saraguro are the southern most Andean indigenous group, famous for their typical black dress. On Sundays a picturesque market is held, where you can find unique weavings or just look around and participate in the ancient way of bargaining. This is definitely a place with a delightful mixture of products and people.
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
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