Condors and Culture in Otavalo

Begin your adventure by travelling through the beautiful highland province of Imbabura.  Stop at San Pablo Lake to take in sweeping views of the Ecuadorian Andes.  This place is a photographer’s dream!
Continue the trip by paying a visit to a sanctuary that rehabilitates endangered, predatory birds.  Home to many bird species as well as one of the world’s most endangered birds, the mighty, Andean Condor, this sanctuary does a wonderful job of feeding, housing and rehabilitating injured and mistreated birds.  Walk the trail and spot vultures, owls and eagles before watching an impressive flight demonstration.  Admire the agility and skill of hawks and falcons as they fly, dive and find prey on command.  Witnessing these remarkable creatures in full flight is truly mesmerising!
Stop to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant that serves innovative cuisine from both ancient and modern recipes.  Continue the adventure with a short walk to the Peguche Waterfall considered a sacred place.  Surrounded by lush greenery, the powerful torrents of water create a hazy mist that wafts through this enchanting natural world.
Finish the tour by visiting an indigenous craft market full of vendors proudly displaying their wares.  Wander through the market perusing the wide range of unique jewelry, hand-woven rugs, colorful clothing, bright bags, hand-carved ornaments and vibrant textiles.  The quality here is exceptional and unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere, so why not buy a souvenir and support the talented artisans that keep Ecuador’s native cultures alive? 
Return to Quito after an active day filled with rich and natural wonders, amazing wildlife encounters, tasty cuisine and cultural treasures.