Otavalo
Otavalo is a small town in Ecuador. It has about 50.000 inhabitants and is the capital of the canton of the same name. Otavalo is world-famous for its indigenous population, the so-called Otavalos, many of which are travelling around the world to sell their famous handicrafts or play in Andean Folk music groups. The Otavalos are considered the economically most successful indigenous group of Latin America, and many of the grandest houses and largest Pick-Up Trucks in Otavalo are owned by Otavalos. Otavalos are easily recognized by their traditional dress: white pants and a dark poncho for men; a dark skirt and a white blouse with colourful embroidery and colourful waisteband for women. Both sexes wear their hair long (the men usually platted).
La Posada del Quinde
La Posada del Quinde is a charming hotel located in Otavalo. All of our spacious guestrooms and suites have tile floors and local indigenous artwork. Our showers offer steaming hot water that our guests love. Each guestroom and suite has views of the beautiful garden, and some have views of the volcanoes that surround Otavalo. Just five blocks from the Plaza de Ponchos, Ecuador’s largest handicraft market, the hotel has an ideal location for exploring the city of Otavalo and the surrounding area that offers many authentic experiences to...
