Otavalo is just an awesome little town surrounded by indigenous villages that we grew to love in the short time we were there. The small town atmosphere combined with the native culture that many of the inhabitants still embrace is captivating and left us charmed and fascinated with Otavalo. I strongly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Ecuador. It will be well worth the effort and travels.

Hostal Otavalo Prince was a quaint little hotel in the middle of town. If you need someplace quiet this may not be for you however, the streets do quiet down around 10:00 PM each night. It is extremely inexpensive ($35 a night which includes breakfast – a 10% charge will be added if you pay by credit card). Like everyplace else we stayed there is no heat and no air conditioning. If it is too cool during the day open the window and the sun and warm air will warm the room / house. If it is too warm at night, open the window and let the cool fresh air in.

Travel back to Quito was uneventful. We found the bus station in Otavalo and rode the 1 hour and 45 minutes back to Quito – from the bus station took a taxi home.

Likely no more posts until next weekend so until then take care!