Private Tour: Quilotoa & Tigua Painting Workshop｜Ecuador

Begin your private day trip from Quito with a visit to a vibrant Indigenous market. Explore the colorful stalls, observe the dynamic trade of Andean products like fresh fruits and vegetables, and experience the traditions of the Sierra (Highlands) up close.

After visiting the local market, awaken your creativity as we head into the famous Tigua community. Here, a local artist will guide you through their ancestral techniques, such as using sheepskin as a canvas. The best part? You will paint and take home your own Andean masterpiece as a unique souvenir of your journey.

Then, begin the downhill hike toward the crater floor, where the lagoon awaits. Enjoy the unique experience of being at the base of the extinct volcano and the tranquility by the water's edge. For the return ascent to the rim, the choice is yours: you can opt for a challenging hike or rent a mule for a more comfortable ride back up (available for an extra fee).