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Otavalo Market
Bright woven fabrics, hand-carved jewelry and exotic local cuisine make up Otavalo market, a cultural experience not to be missed before embarking on a Galapagos cruise. Held every Saturday and just a two-hour drive from Quito, the market features the handiwork of the Otavaleño Indians, well-known artisans of some of the finest woven goods in Latin America.Drawing visitors from all over the world, the market dates back to the pre-Inca era when jungle projects from the eastern lowlands were traded for highland goods. Today, the market continues this traditional exchange of local goods while providing a craft market for visitors.
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Be sure to stop at Otavalo market before leaving Quito. Tours of Otavalo market are included in Natural Habitat Adventures’ Galapagos cruise itineraries.