ECUADOR SOUVENIRS
RECOMMENDABLE SOUVENIRS AND HANDCRAFT IN ECUADOR
Discover the art of the indigenous communities of our country through the colourful weavings, carved faces, jewellery and all of the most creative products by our artists. The traditional indigenous markets in the highland express the old customs, which still play an important role in the multicultural society from Ecuador. Visit the exciting markets and get to know the cultural diversity of indigenous people. Many markets are only a few hours or a day trip away from the capital Quito.
OTAVALO INDIGENOUS MARKET (1 DAY)
After a couple of hours enjoying the constantly changing Andean scenery of Ecuador, we will arrive at the province of Imbabura, well-known as the region of lakes. We will visit Otavalo and its famous Indigenous Market, whose multicoloured square offers beautiful textile handycrafts made of wool and cotton, native paintings, straw hats, handmade imitation jewelry and other countless curiosities that display the creativity of Ecuador. After shopping we will eat lunch (NOT INCLUDED) in an Hosteria or in a traditional Colonial Hacienda. In the afternoon we will go to Cotacahi, here you can buy excellent leather goods for very low prices and see the beautiful Lake Cuicocha.
PUJILI INDIGENOUS MARKET & LA VICTORIA TOWN(1 DAY)
DEPARTURE WEDNESDAY / SUNDAY
Heading south of Quito through the avenue of the volcanoes. Pujili has a very traditional market on Sunday, where the indigenous people from the surrounding mountain regions gather to sell, buy or barter their animals and goods. This market is not at all as touristy and there is little ware for tourists to buy. Therefore this a market for people who still like an authentic one without presence of too many tourists. Here we will visit the authentic indigenous of the in south of Ecuador then visit the original workshops of ceramic. La Victoria is an small a town well known by its potteries.
SAQUISILI INDEGENOUS MARKET (1 DAY)
DEPARTURE THURSDAYS
Heading south of Quito through the avenue of the volcanoes. Great indigenous market in Saquisilí , about one hour of travel in the south of Quito. The integrated animal market ends already around 9.00 in the morning and is the most exciting attraction of the whole market action. Get up early!
LATACUNGA INDIGENOUS MARKET (1 DAY)
DEPARTURE SATURDAYS
Visit the Valley of Volcanoes. Drive to Latacunga indian market located in southern Ecuador. Here we will visit the food and handcrafts markets. The variety and colorful costumes makes it a great photographic place.
ZUMBAHUA INDIGENOUS MARKET(1 DAY)
Drive south on the Pan-American Highway trough the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the Zumbahua market . Visit the best Andean landscape. Indian trade llamas an riding horses between themselves. The land of origin of primitive art of Tigua. This market is seldom visited by tourists. The tour includes a visit to the crater lake of Quilotoa Return back to Quito in the afternoon.
DEPARTURE ANYDAY
Only two hours out of Quito, is the town of Otavalo, world-renowned for its marvellous indigenous market.
After lunch and just a few kilometres from Pinsaqui, we head on to Cotacachi. Cotacachi is known for its handicrafts in leather and wool. The main street is lined with shops selling belts, jackets, bags, vests and more. belts, jackets, bags, vests and more. There is an abundance of products allowing you to find what you are looking for - all at amazingly cheap prices.
SARAGURO INDIGENOUS MARKET(1 DAY)
DEPARTURE ANYDAY
The town is quite small but charming and as usual in small towns the biggest building is the church. The tipical dressing for men in Saraguro with pants that ends just under the knee. The people are classified as indigenous because they still wear traditional clothing and many of them live out in the mountains.
Unforgettable memories of Ecuadorian Highlands