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Otavalo
Otavalo is a largely indigenous town in Imbabura Province, Ecuador. The town, which is in a valley, is surrounded by the peaks of Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes.
The Otavalo Indians are famous for the weaving of textiles, a practice which they have had for 400 years. Although its primary market day is Saturday, there are wares available for tourists throughout the week in the Plaza del Poncho.
Otavalo was traditionally an area made up principally of farming communities, but with the growth of tourism the town has begun to focus more on the making of handicrafts which have made ...
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