What to do and see in Otavalo, Imbabura Province: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

NOTE: WE ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING DURING COVID, ASKING ALL CLIENTS TO WEAR MASKS and SOCIALLY DISTANCE. Miguel Andrango and his family demonstrate the fascinating traditional yarn spinning and backstrap-loom weaving process for visitors. After the demonstration, visit their gallery where you can purchase beautiful weavings to remind you of your Ecuadorian experience. DIRECTIONS TO THE WORKSHOP: Option 1, from Cascada de Peguche: take the road from Cascada de Peguche (waterfall) to Lago San Pablo. At the top of the first hill, take a left toward Agato. At the first intersection (Agato's main street), turn left. The workshop is one and a half blocks down on the left. Option 2, from Quito: turn right at the Espejo stoplight. After you cross a bridge, take your first left toward Cascada de Peguche. At the top of the hill, turn right toward Agato. At the first intersection (Agato's main street), turn left. The workshop is one and a half blocks down on the left.

We are Sustainable Tourism based Tour Operator. We are a tour operator organization focused on the development of our communities, we are working with social, economic, environmental and cultural responsibility, Our emblematic project is the accommodation with indigenous families and the community micro enterprises of the La Calera community. Our programs are focused on experiential tourism, providing unforgettable experiences in care quality standards and customer service. We offer tour activities such us: Homestay with indigenous family, Sustainaible tourism, Hiking, Climbing, Biking, Trekking, Horseback riding, City tours, Adventure tours, Tour of indigenous communities, Jungle tours, Top destinations in Ecuador (Coast, Andes, Amazon and Galapagos), Volunteering. We are offering multiday trips and daily tours at Ecuador, or at otavalo area an it´s sorroundings.

The Living Otavalo Museum was created in 2011 to preserve the culture of the indigenous Otavalenos. The museum is situated in what used to be a Spanish Hacienda in 1821. In 1958, the building was founded as the textile factory of San Pedro, where many indigenous people were forced to work in conditions similar to slavery. The historic architecture is preserved today in the museum. Currently, the Living Museum exhibits indigenous customs, live demonstrations of traditional weaving with the back strap, and the architecture that still exists from 1820.

Otavalo - Ecuador. All the adventures of our visitors in Ecuador and Colombia! Walking and hiking ascents to volcanoes, adventure activities, cultural tourism in the highlands, Amazon and Galapagos - active travel Ecuador Trekking Hiking Climbing Horseback ride Mountain Bike Cultural Tours

This colorful Indian market takes place each Saturday and features some of the finest woven products in the region including ponchos, sweaters, wall hangings and shawls.