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Mindo is located some 2 1/2 hours west from Quito and is a fairly
small village and popular area for many bird watchers with an altitude
of 1390m climbing up to 4770m. An area of Premontane forest has
a reserve area at the foot of Mindo called Bosque protector Mindo-Nambillo
which is home to some 350 bird species as well as being engulfed
in incredible flora and fauna.
Two or three hours north of Quito by bus lies the small town of
Otavalo, famous for its Saturday Indian market, which dates back
to pre-Inca times, and where bargaining has traditionally been something
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Quito
- Mindo - Otavalo
Duration: 4
days
Departures: Everyday
Day 1.-
Early morning pickup from the hotel to the northwest two hours
from Quito through the Andean ranges opportunity to see how in
few hours you can visit two different weather from highlands to
the humming-wood to enjoy the wonderful Mindo's valley, which
has one of the richest fauna of the country and of the world
with about 350 species of birds. Among them we have partridges,
hawks, hill turkeys, humming birds of many types, woodpeckers,
rock roosters, jumping birds, etc. the vegetation is mainly formed
by natural forest where we find trees such as cedars, white yellow
and black cinnamon, avocado, red myrtles, and plants such as orchids,
hill lilies, blackberries, hill hot peppers, During this impacting
trekking we will have lunch, dinner and Overnight in Tandayapa.
Day2.-
After breakfast, lodge activities, after lunch our adventure continue
to the north of the country and visit one of the most important
Indian Markets in America, you will be enchanted by the mystical
Andean Range of mountains, in Cayambe you will have the opportunity
to cross over the Equatorial Line. The majestic greatness of The
San Pablo Lake wills captive you. Between the marvelous mountains
and the peaceful lake you will find an old town called Otavalo.
Dinner and overnight in one of the typical haciendas (Cusin or Pinsaqui),
Day 3.-
After breakfast we will began the visit to the most famous Indian
market in South America; there you can buy fine handcrafts like
different types of weavings manufactured by its own inhabitants,
such as shawls, ponchos, tapestries and sweaters.
Some of the outstanding characteristics of the natives of Otavalo
are their outfits and cleanliness. The Otavalo Indians use to
wear their ponchos all the time. Afterwards, we will be having
a good lunch at a nearby hostelry
Day 4.-
On the third day, visit Cuicocha Lake and the town of Cotacachi,
an entire town dedicated to fine leather products. Continue south
for lunch, before the return to Quito. Accommodations and all
meals are included.
The order of the visits may vary - depending on the weather and
the day of the week.
Prices per
person: $750
- Prices
includes: Private transportation, English speaking guide,
double room accommodation, all meals, entrances to Mitad del
Mundo Museum.
Please ask for single accommodations available.
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