Otavalo
Good to know
- Best time to go
- Year-round (market operates Saturdays)
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A highland Andean town north of Quito renowned for its Saturday artisan market, one of the largest in South America, where Otavaleño weavers sell textiles, tapestries, and crafts from a central plaza and surrounding streets. The market has operated continuously for centuries and serves both local and international commerce. The nearby lakes of Cuicocha, set in a caldera, and San Pablo, below Imbabura volcano, complement the cultural experience.
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