Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Otavalo Indigenous Market
Otavalo Indigenous Market
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Ponchos Square
The Centennial Market or also called "Plaza de Ponchos", is one of the most visited places by national and foreign tourists. Thousands of artisans and merchants, most of them from Otavaleño, gather in this plaza, who go out every day of the week to exhibit their crafts, especially on Saturdays when the fair extends to the nearby streets due to its magnitude and importance. Here you can find everything from fabrics, hats, jewelry, embroidery, bracelets to works made of wood or clay. You can also find traditional handicrafts where their design, raw material and quality have changed, but still reflect the work of the Otavaleño people. In this place you can see paintings from Tigua, tapestries from the Salasacas, carvings from San Antonio de Ibarra, leather goods from Cotacachi, handicrafts from the Saraguros, from the Kichwa from the east; with this Otavalo becomes a cultural center. How to get? From Otavalo, it is located on Antonio José de Sucre and Quiroga streets, 3 blocks from the terminal, towards the southern end of Otavalo.
0.03 Km.
Otavalango Museum
Contributes to the conservation and revitalization of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Kichwa Otavalo people, through research, tourism development and cultural education. It shows the customs and traditions of the Otavaleño people, they demonstrate their ancestral clothing and indicate how the fabrics are, in addition they present their dance and music. You can enjoy how they perform the interpretations of the festivities of the Otavaleño people such as: the indigenous marriage, the wake, the music, among other native ceremonies. Location Located 5 minutes from downtown Otavalo. Barrio San Juan, via Antigua a Quiroga #1230, Old San Pedro factory. Entry price Adults $5.00 Children (up to 12 years old) $2.50 Seniors $2.50
1.46 Km.
The Milkman Viewpoint
The landscape is made up of a purely agricultural area where corn crops prevail, mainly, and other Andean products typical of the place. We also find eucalyptus forests, pine. The fauna is represented by birds that are typical of the inter-Andean region such as sparrows, blackbirds, huiracchuros, quilicos, quindes, among others. It is a natural viewpoint from where you can see the San Pablo lagoon, the Imbabura volcano, the city of Otavalo, the Fuya Fuya mountain and the Cotacachi volcano. From the traditional point of view, it is a very important place for indigenous customs, since it is a sacred site where purification rituals are carried out among indigenous people of Ecuador and the world. Location It is located 50 minutes on foot from the city of Otavalo in the Eugenio Espejo Parish and is at 2847 meters above sea level. It is a 10-minute walk from Parque Condor. Activities we can do: mystical tourism cultural tourism Photography
2.10 Km.
El Condor Park
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, rescue, rehabilitation and possible re-introduction to nature of birds of prey, vultures (Andean condor) and owls. Our mission is to create awareness about the importance of environmental problems and their relationship with society, taking the Andean condor, owls, birds of prey and their habitat as the basis for action, as they constitute important indicators and relevant symbols of Andean culture. To fulfill our purposes, we carry out parallel environmental education activities that help us establish connections between these birds and society. As well as self-financing tasks that promote ecotourism Various activities take place in the park, such as: Educational activities such as the protection and care of birds, with special emphasis on the illegal purchase of species and the introduction of non-domestic animals into homes, altering the environment and habitat of the species. Bird of prey training bird of prey rescue Costs and schedules It is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., complementing this with the flight show hours that are at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ticket prices for adults is USD 4.50, children and people with disabilities at USD 2.00 How to get? From Otavalo, it is located 5 minutes near Otavalo, on the Pucará de Curyloma hill, at 2,800 meters above sea level. You enter through the Panamericana, at the height of the gas station at the entrance of Otavalo, advancing to Piedrahita street in the city of Otavalo; 5 km of road, perfectly signposted, takes us to the very entrance of the park.
2.49 Km.
Peguche Waterfall
The Peguche Waterfall is located in the city of Otavalo, Imbabura Province The Peguche waterfall is located in the Faccha Llacta community, 1.5 km from the Peguche community and 3.3 km from the city of Otavalo. Located at a height of 1821 meters above sea level. and at an average temperature of 12 ° C. This 30 meter high and 6 meter wide waterfall forms on steep slopes. In its surroundings there is shrub vegetation, standing out the elderberry, cholán and mainly blackberries. With a welcoming environment and well defined trails, this place calls us to spend moments of relaxation in the company of friends and family. In addition we can find a second waterfall 6 meters high at the top, which can be easily reached by one of the trails. We can also visit small suitable pools in the lower part, next to the river. The forest surrounding the waterfall has demarcated sites for activities such as camping and picnic. At the Inti Raymi festivals, the Peguche waterfall is the ceremonial center for the purification ritual. In it, dancers from various communities bathe in its waters from 8 at night before starting the dances. How to get to the Peguche Waterfall How to get to the Peguche Waterfall on foot Estimated arrival time: 40 minutes. From the city of Otavalo, we reached the train track and continued north to the community of Peguche and then took the detour to the right, which is located in the UPC Community Police Unit in the area and headed to the Faccha Llacta community. Upon entering the waterfall, they will ask us for registrars and a voluntary financial contribution for the preservation of the area. How to get in your own vehicle to the Peguche waterfall Estimated arrival time: 10 minutes. From the city of Otavalo, we reached Calle Luis de la Torre, next to the railway line and headed north. We take the detour to the right that is in the UPC Community Police Unit and head towards the Faccha Llacta community that has parking areas How to get by public transport to the Peguche waterfall Estimated arrival time: 10 to 20 minutes We can take a taxi in the city of Otavalo. Cost: 3 USD In front of the Otavalo bus terminal, every 30 minutes, we can take a bus from the Imbaburapac cooperative (red bus) that goes to the Peguche waterfall. Ticket value: 35 cents. Activities you can do in the Peguche Waterfall Camping Picnic Photography Hikes Mystical tourism What should we do on our trip to the Peguche waterfall? Warm clothing in winter time Comfortable shoes Mosquito repellent Sunglasses Photographic camera Tips and precautions when visiting the Peguche Waterfall Being at the top of the waterfall, be careful to enter the river to avoid accidents. Collect garbage in bags to deposit them in designated places and places. If an overnight stay is found in the camping area, give notice in the information center for the assignment of the security guard.
2.79 Km.
Ñanda Mañachi Musical Instruments Workshop
Ñanda Mañachi is a philosophy of life. They are two words that express solidarity in the Andean world. Connected with the "randi randi", the giving and giving or collaboration in the villages of the Ecuadorian highlands. Ñanda Mañachi is translated into Spanish as "lend me the road". It is the name of the gallery-workshop of handicrafts of the Pichamba family, community of Peguche, canton Otavalo, province of Imbabura, in the north of Ecuador. José Luis Pichamba is about to complete 5 decades dedicated to the making of Andean musical instruments. He transmitted his knowledge, or rather inherited it, to his 8 children. The family enterprise has now diversified its offer. His daughters make earrings and necklaces with native designs and dream catchers against nightmares. The Otavalos are an indigenous group from Imbabura. They are a people of musicians, artisans and merchants. Their culture, known internationally, attracts tourists to Peguche. The Pichamba take advantage of this to also offer traditional food and music in their workshop-gallery. The palla, a small rondador typical of Otavalo, takes shape and sound in the skillful hands of José Luis. The workshop is also an exhibition centre for musical instruments from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, the Andean area. From its walls hang rondadores, quenas, toyos, charangos, bandolines, guitars. Pichamba as a musician plays various wind, string and percussion instruments. In his business he also sells records of the group Ñanda Mañachi. Ñanda Mañachi is a musical group of internationally famous Otavalan Indians. They are about to celebrate 50 years of career. José Pichamba was a founding member. In 1973, with the participation of 18 indigenous communities of Peguche, Zuleta and Angochagua, 70 indigenous people received training as musicians with Professor Alfonso Cachiguango.
3.10 Km.