Oct 17, 2009 - Otavalo/Colonial Quito by Night

After a big beach weekend, I was ready for a more low key weekend around Quito. I hadn't been to Otavalo, a small town nestled in the mountains which revolves completely around their incredible market. ... I went with my friends Annie, Gina, Scarlett and Chris for a quick day trip.After a big beach weekend, I was ready for a more low key weekend around Quito. I hadn't been to Otavalo, a small town nestled in the mountains which revolves completely around their incredible market. ... I went with my friends Annie, Gina, Scarlett and Chris for a quick day trip....

Sep 15, 2009 - Otavalo

Otavalo is reknowned for its enormous market they have on Sundays. ... Otavaleños, the people of Otavalo, have a very distinctive manner of dress. ... The area around Otavalo is surrounded by mountains, volcanoes and lakes. ...

Mar 26, 2009 - Otavalo

From Quito to Otavalo via the Equator. ... We decided to chip in $20 to hire a van to drive us to Otavalo so we could stop via the Equator - and it was sooooo worth it. ... Enter Otavalo. ... I think I fell in love with Otavalo just a little. ... Then enter the indian markets in Otavalo which produced crazy shopper Holly that wanted one of everything in each color of course. ...

Feb 11, 2009 - INDIO DÖRFER und MÄRKTE

Jaaaaa, so macht das Reisen spass! Schönes Wetter, nette Menschen und ein wunderschönes Markt mit wirklich guten Handwerk! Otavalo ist wirklich ein Reise wert! Blos ein paar kilometer (und ein unfall) von Quito entfernt kann man wirklich tolle Handgemachte Sachen kaufen! Auch in Cotacachi gibt es ganz spezielles handwerk zu bewundern! Dort wird Leder zu ALLEM verarbeitet! Alos mach ich ausschau nach etwas was ich schon immer mal haben wollte! EINE LEDERHOSE! Und weil meine guten Lederhandschuhe beim Büsche schneiden kaputt geworden sind mach ich mich auch auf Asuschau nach einem paar gute Rindleder Handschuhe! Jaaaaaaa, ich schlendere so durch die Gassen von Cotocatchi rauf und runter sehe hunderte verschiedene Leder-Taschen, Leder-Jacken, Leder-Kappen, Leder-Beutel, Leder-Brieftaschen, Leder-Stiefel. ...

Dec 26, 2008 - Quito to the Indian market-town of Otavalo

The altitude here is approximately 9000 feet -- Emporium is 1000.The altitude here is approximately 9000 feet -- Emporium is 1000....

Dec 7, 2008 - Otavalo

The trip to Otavalo was great fun, but we did learn some important lessons. ... Anyway, Otavalo was a lovely quiet town of about 30,000 people. ... Lots of little (and I mean little - check out the photo) old men and women with no shoes wandering the streets in traditional clothes, and about 300 versions of the same thing available in the market stalls, but very enjoyable nonetheless.The trip to Otavalo was great fun, but we did learn some important lessons. ... Anyway, Otavalo was a lovely quiet town of about 30,000 people. ... Lots of little (and I mean little - check out the photo) old men and women with no shoes wandering the streets in traditional clothes, and about 300 versions of the same thing available in the market stalls, but very enjoyable nonetheless....

Sep 17, 2008 - South America tour starts

Didn´t sleep well last night so that wasn´t a good start but hey ho.need to top up the tan that has now disappeared from being in winter in Oz and NZ! We had lunch and then headed off to Otavalo. ... We got checked into the hostel which is really cool and then headed out to dinner as a group.Didn´t sleep well last night so that wasn´t a good start but hey ho.need to top up the tan that has now disappeared from being in winter in Oz and NZ! We had lunch and then headed off to Otavalo. ... We got checked into the hostel which is really cool and then headed out to dinner as a group....

Jul 23, 2008 - Otavalo

Woke up and was feeling good, thought I´d wash our shirts from yesterday in case our luggage didn´t arrive today. Who knew? Went on to Otavalo and spent a bit of time getting pasminas, etc and off to a great lunch in the leather town near by. ... On the way in to town we noticed a whole line of international flags, but missed the Canadian flag.Woke up and was feeling good, thought I´d wash our shirts from yesterday in case our luggage didn´t arrive today. Who knew? Went on to Otavalo and spent a bit of time getting pasminas, etc and off to a great lunch in the leather town near by. ... On the way in to town we noticed a whole line of international flags, but missed the Canadian flag....

May 30, 2008 - Visiting Indian Market in Otavalo, Ecuador

After lunch in Quito, we set off for Otavalo, 2. ... Otavalo is famous for its giant Saturday market, where traditionally dressed indigenous people sell animals, vegetables, food, clothings, and handicrafts to local and tourists. ... To be there early on Saturday, we took the Friday afternoon bus from the bus terminal (USD 2/seat) to Otavalo. ... Otavalo is located in a beautiful setting between Cotacachi and Imbabura volcanos. ... HANDCRAFT MARKET In the center of Otavalo town is the handicrafts and clothing market. ...

May 6, 2008 - Otavalo

My last day was spent in the market town of Otavalo. ... Otavalo is known for its markets where many Quechua people sell their goods ranging from silver jewery to hand-woven blankets. ... The main market day is on Saturdays and I was there on a Tuesday and was still impressed.My last day was spent in the market town of Otavalo. ... Otavalo is known for its markets where many Quechua people sell their goods ranging from silver jewery to hand-woven blankets. ... The main market day is on Saturdays and I was there on a Tuesday and was still impressed....

Apr 17, 2008 - Quito and Otavalo

5 hours up the Pan-American Highway to the town of Otavalo. ... Either going up or down, seemed to be little level highway until we reached Otavalo. ... The market in Otavalo is considered one of the best and biggest on South America. ...

Feb 29, 2008 - Cayambe to Otavalo

We left the hacienda this morning and made our way into the small town of Cayambe, which lies at the foot of a volcano of the same name.after lunch we continued on our way to the town of Otavalo, our stop for the night. ...