Otavalo Market
- March 5, 2007
- Rated 2 of 5 by
adf from Prescott, Arizona
Set in a central city square in the highlands town of Otavalo, this oft-labeled "most famous Indian market in the Andes" was something of a disappointment. Decades of publicity have turned it into a pure tourist attraction. That's not to say that the weavings for sale aren't as attractive as ever, or the multiplicity of wood carvings as interesting... but it's strictly for tourists.
Personally, I found the nearby food market much more interesting, and certainly more authentic.
From journal Elemental Ecuador
Otavalo Market
- November 13, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
globe trotter from Manchester, United Kingdom
This is probably the most famous tourist market in Ecuador - I saw more 'gringos' here than I had seen the whole week I'd spent in the highlands.
You can buy ANYTHING here - & bargaining is expected.
It's also interesting to take some time out to see the locals do their weekly shopping at the vegetable market located alongside.
From journal Otavalo: Ponchos & Pigs