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Package Overview

Otavalo is one of South America鈥檚 most important indigenous markets, and the most visited centre of ethnic tourism in Ecuador. The local inhabitants known as Otavale帽os are proud and prosperous people, who have achieved international recognition not only as successful weavers and textile exporters, but also as a symbol of cultural fortitude among the indigenous people of Ecuador and the whole continent.
The Otavale帽oWoman from Otavalos are the descendants of former "mitimaes", people who were forced immigrants brought by the Incas as a way to establish political domination and control, when they invaded this part of the Andes just a few decades before the Spanish arrived.

In the market you will have a chance to buy local textiles and hand crafts. It is open every day, although Saturday is still the best day to visit. The textile industry is so big in this region, that the Plaza de Ponchos is now filled with vendors all the time. The Otavale帽os also sell some textiles and crafts from other parts of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. If you plan to go there on a Saturday we recommend visiting first the interesting animal market as it starts very early in the morning. Bargaining is appropriated in the market and in shops.

The variety of shapes, colours, goods and people make the Otavalo market a paradise for photographers, who will enjoy a delightful experience.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 :

  Pick up at around 7:30
  Drive to Otavalo
  Three hours approximately to explore freely around the market
  Lunch at a local restaurant
  Back at Quito by 18:00

Inclusions

• Sightseeing

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Luis Coloma N44-209 y Av. El Inca, Quito, Ecuador
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