One of the most attractive and well known qualities of the Ecuadorian Andes is their native markets.

Besides the warm atmosphere, the bustling sounds and smells and the wonderful colors of these markets, they are selling everything from fresh fruit to beautiful handicrafts.There are markets which specialize in produce, like Saquisili and there are others focusing on clothing and gifts, like Otavalo. No matter which market you decide to go to, you will be guaranteed to be awed by the life that fills the air there, and by the things you'll see.

This tour will combine the magic of both nature of the Cotopaxi landscape and the warm atmosphere of a native market. Depending on the day of the week you can choose to go as many different markets as there are volcanoes in this beautiful part of Ecuador.

Tours Unlimited is a leading company offering personalized service to international tourists. For 15 years, it has contributed to the development and promotion of all Ecuador’s four regions. We invite you to come and enjoy Cotopaxi, 8 out of 10 of our clients and visitors has given an “excellent” rating to our tours dedicated to discover Cotopaxi and its surroundings.

“Really enjoyed our day trip to Cotopaxi. Guide was very informative and made us very welcome. Beautiful countryside!” Dermot Geochecan, USA

“Excellent tour guide. Very willing to stop for pictures, shopping. Rodrigo spoke English fluently. Very informative and interesting! We highly recommend this tour.” Terry Kuczeruk, USA

“We really enjoyed the trip to Cotopaxi. The driver and guide were very professional, polite and helpful. The service was magnificent and we will refer our friends. Great service! Thank you Andrew and Nicolas!!” Lisa Turner, USA

Itinerary

We will go to the south of Quito through the Panamericana highway and according to the selected day of the week we will visit one of these markets: Sangolquí (Sunday), Latacunga (Tuesday & Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday & Sunday) or Saquisilí (Thursday). Thereafter we will continue our journey towards the Cotopaxi National Park, visiting the Limpiopungo lagoon, the interpretation centre and then back to Quito.

*In case of the tour to Cotopaxi with lunch, the lunch can be held at the following places: Tambopaxi, Hostería La Ciénega or a similar place.

* There is another option for having lunch at Hacienda San Agustín de Callo.

We will adjust our route to fit the museum of your interest along the way.

• - Bilingual guide English/Spanish
  (we also offer German and French speaking guides)
• - Transportation

• - Tips
• - Entrance to the Cotopaxi National Park USD 10 pp

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Following you can find a table where depending on the day there is a traditional market, each one providing a unique experience of its own: