Otavalo

On the way to Otavalo

On the way to Otavalo

Otavalo is an indigenous town surrounded by mountains. It is famous for its textiles usually made of alpaca and llama, which are sold in the Plaza de los Ponchos, the oldest handcraft market of South America: working since the 17th century. 

There you can find handmade blankets, tablecloths, ponchos, tagua nut jewelry and much more. Nearby is Cotacachi, the centre of Ecuador's leather industry.

Cayambe volcano

Cayambe volcano

In Quito you can find a market that sells textiles from Otavalo- it is the famous Mercado Artesanal la Mariscal. What really makes Otavalo special is the Andes landscape.