Otavalo is a must on a Saturday. The street stalls and the main market are a special sight and its one of Ecuadors top attractions and the biggest market in Latin America. For many years indigenas from all the surrounding villages bring their crafts and produce from the hills for a fun packed day of bartering. You can find anything from food to weaving products, musical instruments, ceramics, clothing, carvings and souvenirs. It was a very successful days shopping and I managed to pick up a jade statue, a great indigenas picture and other bits and pieces. The bartering is good fun to watch. Fortunately I was with Quito locals so got good prices rather than Gringo prices-hurrah!! On the streets you can get amazing local food as well which is really cheap however they tried
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