Quito arrival transfer. Accommodations at the Dann Carlton hotel or similar.
Day 2
Colonial City Tour and Middle Of The World
Explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical centre in the Americas; visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco, guardians of a stunningmulti-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage. Drive through the traditional neighborhood of San Juan. Finish the morning at the "Panecillo" hillside with its breathtaking views of the old and modern city.
About 11miles (18 km) to the north of Quito, there is the Middle of the World City complex. Visit the monument to the equatorial line or parallel 0, latitude 0° 0’0”. For families there is the "Inti Ñan" or "Pathway of the Sun," where children and teenagers can enjoy a learning experience about earth subjects
Return to the city. Accommodations at the Dann Carlton hotel or similar
Day 3
Otavalo Indigenous Market
When leaving Quito towards the north. We’ll cross the colorful valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe, both of them noteworthy for their abundant production of fruit and cattle. After a couple of hours enjoying the Andean
landscapes, we reach the province of Imbabura, known as the Lake District of Ecuador.
The Otavalo Indigenous market is the most famous and colorful in South America. Markets are places to come together, shop, haggle and gossip, while locals trade foodstuffs, animals, utensils, pots and pans or textiles. For
visitors, markets are a great way to get closer to Ecuadorians while bargaining over a sweater or a panpipe and enjoying the work of their industrious hands embodied in their diverse crafts.
Return to Quito to rest after a day of color, emotion and bargains. Accommodations at the Dann Carlton hotel or similar
Day 4
Quito
Day at leisure. Accommodations at the Dann Carlton hotel or similar.
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