Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Otavalo March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Otavalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Otavalo-Hotels.d180683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Otavalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Otavalo.d180683.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Otavalo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Otavalo.d180683.Car-Hire-Guide)[Otavalo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Otavalo.d180683.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Otavalo ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Otavalo Types of activities [Otavalo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Otavalo.dx180683) ![Otalvalo with the Andes in background, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180683/44ec7b35-d42a-406f-89ae-320d44d49463.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Otavalo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180683/406aa37e-2dad-4134-af46-4ea05e5a30f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Otavalo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180683/ab51d70a-0748-4825-92cb-efa3c6ff3e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Otavalo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180683/8f54c2c9-c851-467f-ae66-de39b65f9138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Otavalo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180683/5ead573b-4a21-4c15-8a22-7f75a6a9acaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Otavalo Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Otavalo has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Otavalo, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Otavalo with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Otavalo Otavalo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Otavalo, and make it a breeze to explore Otavalo and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Otavalo to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Otavalo, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Otavalo. #### Otavalo attractions Otavalo has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Otavalo to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Otavalo. Looking for things to do in Otavalo can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Otavalo or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Otavalo attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Otavalo | Number of things to do | 15 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Hike Around the Crater Lake Cuicocha](/things-to-do/hike-around-the-crater-lake-cuicocha.a50005219.activity-details): £45 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-otavalo-and-cotacachi-market-tour.a2191333.activity-details)[Otavalo Marketplace and Cotacachi Town from Quito](/things-to-do/otavalo-marketplace-and-cotacachi-town-from-quito.a581757.activity-details)[Hike Around the Crater Lake Cuicocha](/things-to-do/hike-around-the-crater-lake-cuicocha.a50005219.activity-details)[Otavalo Market & Cuicocha from Quito: Discover the Culture](/things-to-do/otavalo-and-peguche-waterfall-tour.a46588690.activity-details)[Full Day Private Tour of Otavalo and its surroundings](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-of-otavalo.a45920282.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Hike Around the Crater Lake Cuicocha](/things-to-do/hike-around-the-crater-lake-cuicocha.a50005219.activity-details)[Full Day Private Tour of Otavalo and its surroundings](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-of-otavalo.a45920282.activity-details)[From Otavalo: Cotacachi Cayapas Reserve Cuicocha Lake Hike](/things-to-do/from-otavalo-cotacachi-cayapas-reserve-cuicocha-lake-hike.a52156719.activity-details)[Private /Customised Otavalo Day Tour from Quito](/things-to-do/shared-tour-to-otavalo-indigenous-market.a435418.activity-details)[Otavalo Indigenous Market & Peguche Waterfall](/things-to-do/otavalo-indigenous-market-peguche-waterfall.a2863029.activity-details) | ## What to do in Otavalo --- ### Popular places to visit #### Plaza de Ponchos During your visit to Otavalo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza de Ponchos. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-De-Ponchos-Ibarra.d553248621532376041.Attraction) #### El Lechero You can learn about the history of Otavalo when you stop by El Lechero. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Lechero-Otavalo.d553248621532376040.Attraction) #### Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología during your travels in Otavalo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Instituto-Otavaleno-De-Antropologia-Otavalo.d553248621532376038.Attraction) #### Taxopamba Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Taxopamba Waterfall during your travels in Otavalo. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taxopamba-Waterfall-Ibarra.d553248635964618183.Attraction) #### Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa in Otavalo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galeria-Gabriel-Ceballos-Ulloa-Ibarra.d553248621562625710.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Otavalo ![San Pablo del Lago](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180683/3616f1ac-d6d2-41ca-8b28-01c9a18a4f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Pablo del Lago ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Otavalo worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Otavalo? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Otavalo? ### Is three days enough to stay in Otavalo? ### What are some activities to do in Otavalo with kids? > - [Hike Around the Crater Lake Cuicocha](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hike-around-the-crater-lake-cuicocha.a50005219.activity-details) > - [Full Day Private Tour of Otavalo and its surroundings](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-of-otavalo.a45920282.activity-details) > - [From Otavalo: Cotacachi Cayapas Reserve Cuicocha Lake Hike](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-otavalo-cotacachi-cayapas-reserve-cuicocha-lake-hike.a52156719.activity-details) > - [Private /Customised Otavalo Day Tour from Quito](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-tour-to-otavalo-indigenous-market.a435418.activity-details) > - [Otavalo Indigenous Market & Peguche Waterfall](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/otavalo-indigenous-market-peguche-waterfall.a2863029.activity-details) ### What to do in Otavalo for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Otavalo? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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