Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito

Summary

From Quito, two hours driving is located Otavalo town, in the northern Andean Region; this town is famous for its indigenous market, weaving, ancestral culture and its privileged natural surroundings. On the way to our destination we will make stops at some places to see the marvelous landscape of Andean region, besides on the way to Otavalo we will see many green houses where Ecuadorian roses are cultivated and selected for exportation around the world. Once you arrive to Otavalo Indian Market you will spend approximately one hour for shopping. Lunch will be served at local restaurant as optional. After lunch we will have time to walk at the streets of Cotacachi town, a small town well-known for its leather goods where you'll have time for shopping.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is a unique local experience with an opportunity to share and interact with a local family based at the highland, almost an hour from Quito where you will learn how to prepare one of the most common soups in the highlands "Locro de papa" accompanied by little empanadas and a main course using local foods and delicious dessert accompanied by a traditional drink called Canelazo, a hot spiced cinnamon rum drink, a perfect cocktail perfect for a winter warm up. • Cooking class at local house in the Highalds. • Visit a rose farm to learn more about Ecuadorian roses.

What’s included?

  • Private Transportation

  • English speaking guide

  • English speaking Driver/Guide for trips based from 1-3 passenguers

  • Bottle of water

  • All visits mentioned above

  • Taxes

  • Cooking Class & Glass of wine (Lunch)

  • Personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

We will have face mask available on the car for any emergency.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Ecuador Local Guide

About operator:

Is Ecuador in you bucket list as your next destination? The best way to explore, feel, taste and discover is with a Local Guide; Ecuador Local Guide truly offers only PRIVATE and high quality services with authentic & unique customized trips including the visit to local markets,colonial cities, Andean mountains, the rainforest, nice white-sand beaches and the magic enchanted islands; Galapagos!

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