One of the more interesting markets, however only some of the local people still wear their traditional clothing. Ten years ago it was more so. We got there about 11am but half the people had done their business and had gone home or were leaving, so get there early. Really interesting watching everyone go about their business. People are very friendly. Easy to get there for 40c each on a local bus. These local buses are brilliant; and the conductors will tell you when you stop...
Read moreWhat to say, it's an animal market. We went there in the hope to see llamas and alpacas, none. All tribespeople come there so if you want to meet them its a good place but than again all over Otavalo, a too touristique town, you meet them. Only negatif point : they are not anymore smiling here probably due to the moneyrun like all over the world in the...
Read moreWhat a waste of time this market was. It was mostly empty, probably due to COVID. There was nothing much more than chickens for sale, with a few rabbits and guinea pigs. The only redeeming feature was the lady selling guinea pig soup, that made for a...
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