Antigua Fabrica San Pedro — Attraction in Otavalo

We stopped here as we traveled from Quito. I had read about the different indigenous communities in Ecuador. I was delighted to learn they had a museum to share the culture. My sons 13 and 15 also enjoyed it (as I made them learn about the indigenous communities before the trip). If you are looking for the Smithsonian, then don’t go. But if you want to learn more about Ecuador than just seal lions and the open market please make a stop. I wish more tour groups would include this stop. If you are coming from Quito consider stopping at Totora Wasi- were you can make a gift with totora reed.

If you don’t speak Spanish make sure they have a bilingual guide there! Also, very nice...

The museo del pueblo Kichwa Otavalo is very nice and useful museum where you can learn about history, culture and traditions of indegenous inhabitants of Kichwa. Highly recommended not only to tourists but to ecuadorians as well.

I had a private tour through the museum with a nice lady. The museum is situated in an old hacienda from 19th century and in former textile fabrique next to.

Entrance fee is 5$ per person.

You can take a taxi to get there from the city center for 1.25$...

Really enjoyed this museum. Lots of really great history on the traditions of the Otavalo people. Rene was a fantastic tour guide! This project that they are doing is well worth the effort! Stop in and take the tour, you won’t be disappointed! They are doing this all on donations and no governmental help. Glad to see them trying to keep the Otavaleño spirit alive and educating visitors...