Otavalo

You don’t need to go on the special big market day, Saturday. I went on Thursday and there were plenty of stalls, the town square was full! The bus from Quito costs about 5 dollars return and takes a couple of hours each way. A nice route.

This marketplace was truely amazing. Everyone trying tosell their goods at the best price to make some cash. I could have spent my life saving here and would have to have had to buy an extra duffle to carry eveything back homne with me. I do have some interesting treasures from Otavalo. Interesting conversation pieces.

You can not go to Quito with out taking the ride out to Otovalo. It is a day trip but worth every minute, from the views ot the best craft market in the world. And be sure to go to the Leather Market also!

Paz, Alegría y Éxito

Stay at the Hacienda Pinsaqui… it is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed in my life!

Don’t bring more money than you are willing to spend!. Chances are that you’ll spend everything you’ve got on those wonderful bargains…

An interesting market town in the far north of Ecuador. If you are going to Ecuador, it is definitely worth going here!

I was there when I was… 8. One of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever been to, and it’s right around my corner!

Nice little market town not too far from Quito.

You know all those Inca handwoven sweaters sold in Cambridge to college kids? Well, Here is the Filene’s Basement of Otavalian crafts—brightly colored tapestries, ponchos, knapsacks—you name it! Also visit Banos for their famous pies and taffy-like candy. Plus “La Mitad del Mundo”—You can walk on the equator line!