The Otavalo Market is a bustling mixture of traditional Otavaleno crafts and textiles. Once upon a time the Otavaleno techniques and styles were exploited by the various rulers of the region and created a thriving mercantile trade. Now, the same practices are utilized by local artists and vendors to create everything from embroidered blouses to armadillo shell guitars. A gift bought from here will bring a fragment of history into your loved ones' lives. Make sure to visit the animal market as well to partake in the variety of livestock traded by local villagers. Show All
