Things To Do
La Mariscal Artisan Market
A popular artisanal market located in Quito. Open everyday from 9am - 6pm. Located in the city of Quito or 45mins west of Puembo (where we will be staying).
Mitad del Mundo
Mitad del Mundo or "Mitad del Mundo City" is a popular tourist destination where the famous equator monument stands. Surrounding the monument are several restaurants, folk-lore shops, a planetarium, and museums about the mission that measured the Earth. Inside the monument is an interesting Ethnic Museum. You can place one foot on the northern Hemisphere and the other on the southern Hemisphere. Located 20mins north of Quito or an hour north of Puembo (where we will be staying).
Papallacta
Recommended for a spa day trip or a 1 night stay. Papallacta is a small, nature-filled village in the Napo province. It's renowned for its thermal waters and spa - such as Termas de Papallacta - where you can stay a night and enjoy a massage and the mineral properties of the natural small pools in front of your cabañas. Located 1hr and 15mins southeast of Quito or 1hr southeast of Puembo (where we will be staying). PRIVATE TOURS FROM: 75 USD
Otavalo
A unique, and indigenous textile market located at the “Plaza of Ponchos”; one of the most famous markets in South America. You will find all kinds of handcrafts including tapestries made on the Spanish weaving loom as well as the indigenous backstrap loom. Located 2hrs north of Quito and Puembo (where we will be staying). PRIVATE TOURS FROM: 70 USD
Volcán Cotopaxi
The Cotopaxi National is the second tallest summit in Ecuador as well as one of the highest volcanoes in the world. You can trek up to the refuge Jose Rivas (4810 msnm) or, if you are already an alpinist you can take the tour with expert guides up to the summit (5.897 msnm). There is also an option to bike in the Cotopaxi national park, and appreciate the scenery and fauna. PRIVATE TOURS FROM: 95 USD
La Palma Polo Club
Want to stay local? Come by La Palma! La Palma is a polo club which will serve as our wedding day venue but it also boasts tons of activities to enjoy in the days leading up to Saturday! La Palma offers 3 swimming pools, a spa, kayaking, golf, tennis courts, paddle tennis, a bike park for kids, and more.