Markt Otavalo

Otavalo - ein wunderschoener Markt

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January 21st 2009
Bevor mir uf Galapagos gange si, hei mir no es Wucheaend in Otavalo verbracht. Das isch oepe 2 Stund mit em Bus vo Quito entfaernt und isch bekannt fuer si farbefrohi Markt. Mir hei ues dert mit Alpaca-Sache ihdeckt (Chappe, Haentschae, Pontscho....) English version: Otavalo is well known for its faboulous and colourful market - especially for beautiful handicraft of alpaca wool. ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more