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an outdoor market with the words visiting south america's largest artisan market in otavalo, ecuador

One of the best Quito day trips, Otavalo is an indigenous stronghold, famous for the Otavalo artisanal market, the largest in South America. The city is just a couple of hours in a bus North of the capital, which is what makes Otavalo market such a popular #Quito day-trip, but there’s a lot more to see around the city, so at the very least a 2-night stay in Otavalo is recommended. The area is also home to one of the best waterfalls in North Ecuador – Peguche waterfall, and Lago San Pablo…

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an outdoor market with many different items on display

The Saturday market in Otavalo, the most famous market of Ecuador. Every Saturday, the Plaza de Ponchos the center of the city. Stand on the square concrete "umbrellas" under which the weavers their tapestries (tapices), vests and sweaters (chompas or sacos), sashes (fajas) and other products displaying. Because of the large numbers of tourists also come artisans from more distant villages to the market to sell their wares. The best known are the carvers of San Antonio de Ibarra and the…

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