Otavalo is a sleepy indigenous town located two hours north of Quito and provides the perfect opportunity to experience the proud heritage of Ecuadorian people, many of whom still wear their traditional attire. Otavalo’s most celebrated attraction is its weekly street market, we recommend you visit on a Saturday when the market is swelling with people and stalls. Otavalo people are famed for their weaving so the textiles here are incredible; expertly crafted and priced well below their calibre. Embrace the exotic colours, sounds and smells of Otavalo market – as with the rest of the town, it's an exhilarating experience.