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Otаvalo
Otаvalo, the authentic center of Ecuador
Otavalo, the cultural center of Ecuador
Colorfully commercial, Otаvalo is internationally famous for its Saturday market - a vivid, festive affair hosted by enthusiastic Otaveleños in traditional dress. The main attraction of Otavalo is the market, where various handmade fabric products are sold. Local residents are engaged in this craft, passing the skills of craftsmanship from generation to generation. That's why many tourists come here just to buy a blanket or tablecloth. During the peak season, half of the city is filled with shopping stalls, and it is noisy like a mountain river.
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Otavalo may be a small town north of Quito, but it can boast about having one thing- the largest market in all of South America, the Otavalo Market.
Just a quick day-trip from Quito, this is the place to buy what is its big draw- the authentic handmade textiles including alpaca blankets, and you will also find local artisan craftwork, indigenous handcrafted products, jewelry, and even spices, produce, and street food.
This market actually formed initially during the pre-Incan times, The people here are still very much in touch with their indigenous roots and you will encounter a mix of traditional cultures that come together in this market, speaking different variations of the Ecuadorian Incan language among all the stalls.
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Cultural holiday in Otavalo
Otavalo may be a small town north of Quito, but it can boast about having one thing- the largest market in all of South America, the Otavalo Market. Just a quick day-trip from Quito, this is the place to buy what is its big draw- the authentic handmade textiles including alpaca blankets, and you will also find local artisan craftwork, indigenous handcrafted products, jewelry, and even spices, produce, and street food. This market actually formed initially during the pre-Incan times, The people here are still very much in touch with their indigenous roots and you will encounter a mix of traditional cultures that come together in this market, speaking different variations of the Ecuadorian Incan language among all the stalls.
