Quito - Mindo - Otavalo - Papallacta Tour

Mindo, Otavalo, and Papallacta, are three small towns offering different atmospheres and activities for tourists.

Mindo is adventurous and outdoorsy, with activities such as rafting, rappelling, and canopying.

Otavalo is the largest indigenous market in South America, giving tourists the opportunity to explore crafts, clothing, and souvenirs at bargain prices.

Finally, Papallacta is a natural hot springs, boasting a spa and beautiful mountainous scenery.

This tour takes travelers through three beautiful small towns, each with their own attractions.

Mindo is a small village surrounded by a cloud forest and is a very popular area for bird watchers, boasting over 350 bird species. Popular activities include canopy (zip-lining across the Andes), rafting, and rappelling down waterfalls.

Otavalo, on the other hand, is famous for its Indigenous market, which is the largest in South America and dates back to pre-Inca times. The market has a spectacular collection of woodwork, tapestries, clothing, souvenirs, and food, and bargaining has traditionally been something of an art in Otavalo.

A change from the adventurous Mindo experience or the cultural site of Otavalo, Papallacta is known for its relaxing, hot thermal baths. These natural springs are used for recreation and cleansing and are said to possess healing qualities.

This is the perfect place to relax after a long trip, enjoying the hot springs and spa services.

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