Galapagos Islands information

Every island in the Galapagos is different one from the other and all this is due to how they were formed. If the 4,600 million years of Earth´s history will be simulated in 24 hours, the Galapagos Islands had been formed in the last two minutes of that day. The 19 islands and 219 islets were created by successive volcanic eruptions over a hot spot located on the seafloor of the Nazca Plate. The first of them emerged in the middle of the Pacific Ocean about 5 million years ago. The islands are settled on the Nazca Plate and move about 5 centimeters a year eastward. That is why the oldest islands of the archipelago are far about 200 kilometers east from the youngest islands that are still above the hot spot.

Explore the Enchanted Islands

1) Isabela Island. 2) North Seymour Island. 3) South Plaza Island. 4) Santa Fe Island. 5) Santa cruz Island. 6) Bartolome Island. 7) Mosquera Island. 8) Santiago Island. 9) Rabida Island. 10) Floreana Island. 11) Genovesa Island. 12) Española Island. 13) San Cristobal Island. 14) Fernandina Island.

Otavalo Indigenous Market | Quito Surroundings

Otavalo Indigenous Market - Ecuador Land Tours: Valley

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Valleys

Ride through colorful Andean valleys.

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Marketplace

Explore Otavalo’s vibrant craft market.

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Craftsmanship

Visit Peguche and Cotacachi for local crafts.

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Quito – Otavalo - Cotacachi

Day 1 - Quito – Otavalo - Cotacachi

Departing from Quito to the north, for about 2 hours, we will ride across the colorful valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe. The ride unfolds in the stunning Andean landscape, providing excellent opportunities for capturing memorable pictures. As we traverse the enchanting countryside, our destination is the Imbabura province.

Once there, we’ll explore the renowned Otavalo craft market, celebrated as the most famous and picturesque in South America. This market is an opportunity for visitors to engage with locals on a more personal level, while buying their diverse hand-made products such as woven goods, bags, hats, and flutes or simply admiring the craftsmanship and generosity of the local people.

The tour also offer various options for exploring nearby towns, such as Peguche, where you can witness traditional looms and an Andean wind instruments workshop. Another option is Cotacachi, known for its leatherwork, including bags, jackets, hats, belts, and more. Climbing up from Cotocacahi we will have the opportunity to visit part of a Natural Reserve. We can visit Cuicocha Lagoon, which is one of the highlights on this tour.

Multilingual guides

Luxury Ground Transportation

Entrance fees

24/7 assistance

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