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KNOWLEDGE OF Otavalo
Otavalo is a largely indigenous town in Imbabura province, Ecuador, well known for its Saturday market.
The Indians of this region are famous for the weaving of textiles, which has a history of 4000 years and the town boasts of a great market, where you can buy or admire their work. Main market day is Saturday but in the Plaza del Poncho are always wares on sale for tourists. There are several hotels in colonial buildings and a bunch of restaurants.
Just as Otavalo is famous for its textiles, many of the nearby villages and towns are famous for their own particular crafts. In Cotacachi, the center of Ecuador's leather industry, polished calf skins perfume the air. In San Antonio, where the local specialty is woodcarving, the main street is stacked high with statues of intoxicated monks, picture frames, and furniture. The town is surrounded by beautiful scenery with mountain peaks and lakes.
The Indians of this region are famous for the weaving of textiles, which has a history of 4000 years and the town boasts of a great market, where you can buy or admire their work. Main market day is Saturday but in the Plaza del Poncho are always wares on sale for tourists. There are several hotels in colonial buildings and a bunch of restaurants.
Just as Otavalo is famous for its textiles, many of the nearby villages and towns are famous for their own particular crafts. In Cotacachi, the center of Ecuador's leather industry, polished calf skins perfume the air. In San Antonio, where the local specialty is woodcarving, the main street is stacked high with statues of intoxicated monks, picture frames, and furniture. The town is surrounded by beautiful scenery with mountain peaks and lakes.
Alfred