Otavalo
Otavalo, a highland town in Ecuador's Imbabura Province, is widely known for its indigenous Saturday market — one of the largest craft and textile markets in South America — held by the Otavalo people, who make up much of the local population. Set at high elevation and ringed by the volcanic peaks of Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda, the town also has a walkable centre with a concentration of historic churches and a lively food scene.
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- Population32,330
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.7 km5.4 mi
Nearest airports
Otavalo: quick answers
Where is Otavalo?
Otavalo is in Ecuador, about 59 km37 miles in a straight line from Quito.
How do you get to Otavalo?
The nearest airport is Quito (UIO), about 1 hr 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Otavalo?
The warmest month is April, averaging 11°C51°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 10°C51°F. The wettest month is April, with about 310 mm12.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Otavalo?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 105 restaurants, 24 cafés and 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Otavalo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cotacachi and Guayllabamba.