Otavalo Scavenger Hunt: Otavalo: The Heart of Andean Craft
Dive into the Otavalo Scavenger Hunt adventure in vibrant Downtown! Explore Mercado de Otavalo, Plaza de los Ponchos, and more on this interactive walking tour. Solve riddles, complete missions with your team, and discover hidden city center gems—all at your own pace.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Otavalo. This top rated Otavalo Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.13 miles and has 8 stops.
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Activity Info: Otavalo: The Heart of Andean Craft
Otavalo is known as the Capital del Arte Textil and Ciudad de los Artesanos, set in the stunning Valle del Amanecer near Lago San Pablo and Montaña Imbabura. It's markets, like Plaza de Ponchos, are world-famous for color and culture. Your hunt starts at Estacion del Ferrocarril, weaving through iconic spots such as Teatro Bolivar and Intercultural Civic Plaza Los Portales. Complete challenges, snap photos at Puente El Tejar, answer trivia by Parque Bolivar, and explore local art at Casa de Gonzalo Benitez Gomez. Whether you are a local or a visitor eager to experience Feria Indígena Otavaleña or Cascada de Peguche nearby, this scavenger hunt adventure offers new ways to see familiar sights. It is perfect for making memories while uncovering Otavalo's secrets.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Estacion del Ferrocarril
Train whistles once echoed through these platforms, sparking dreams of distant adventures and enterprise. Now, the station embodies journeys past and present in Otavalo.
Edificio Municipal
Otavalo's municipal building anchors the city's main square with it's dignified presence. A blend of tradition and progress echoes here, where big decisions for 'La Ciudad de los Ponchos' are made.
Teatro Bolivar
A slice of golden-age glamour and live performance awaits by Otavalo's stately theater. Feel the pulse of the city’s creative side in this pillar of community life.
Parque Bolivar
Historic trees and statues watch over Otavalo's main square, a favorite gathering spot for parades, fiestas, and celebrations of every kind. Stroll into the crossroad of the city's civic life and Andean legacy.
Casa de Gonzalo Benitez Gomez
Pause at the house where melodies traveled from Otavalo across all Ecuador. This stop honors the echoes of a sonorous legacy.
Intercultural Civic Plaza Los Portales
Beneath it's historic arches, a parade of Otavalo's past and present comes to life. This is a place where commerce, culture, and community have danced together for generations.
Puente El Tejar
Crisscross the city where myths and daily journeys intersect: a humble bridge packed with local folklore and stories told at sunset.
Plaza de Ponchos
Vibrancy and color swirl through this legendary market, where Otavaleños have showcased textiles for generations. Let us meander into the woven heart of the city, brimming with crafts, culture, and energy old and new.
How the Otavalo Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew—no reservations needed! The Let's Roam app guides you through Downtown Otavalo with fun riddles and photo challenges. Score points as you solve clues across city center landmarks. Compete on the leaderboard while discovering Otavalo's hidden gems on this mobile-first walking tour!
Otavalo Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts
Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!
Otavalo Scavenger Hunt Date Night Scavenger Hunt
Explore the most romantic spots of Otavalo on a Date Night Scavenger Hunt!
Otavalo Scavenger Hunt Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt
Challenges created to bring the bride's squad closer and make the celebration even more unforgettable
Otavalo Scavenger Hunt Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate with a birthday party scavenger hunt!
Earn The Otavalo Scavenger Hunt High Score
Craving some friendly competition? On the Otavalo Scavenger Hunt, every player gets interactive missions—from snapping team selfies in Plaza de Ponchos to solving trivia at Teatro Bolivar. Work together to climb our city leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights in the heart of Downtown!
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Reviews for Otavalo Scavenger Hunt: Otavalo: The Heart of Andean Craft
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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