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Otavalo, Ecuador (Dec. 9-12, 2017)

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December 11th 2017
Just a little town north of Quito. I'd read that Otavalo had great great indigenous art products and decided to make a stop there. It was a quaint little town. I stay at a quiet and near empty guesthouse. Surrounding towns had specialized handcrafts. I did a day trip to Cotacachi, which is known for their leather. I bought a light brown leather belt. It felt sturdy and thick. Not like any other le ... 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