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Otavalo
Intermediate
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Located in the Andean highlands, the town of Otavalo, Ecuador, is inhabited primarily by the Otavalo indigenous group and well-known for its traditional handicraft market. In this series, we will walk alongside diverse individuals who will teach us some of the most important traditions and customs of this fascinating region.

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─ Videos: 11-25 of 62 Totaling 3 hours 43 minutes

Otavalo - Conozcamos el Mundo de las Frutas con Julia

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Ecuador

Jullia introduces us to a wide variety of fruits cultivated in Ecuador and beyond, some of which are familiar to us and other, more exotic ones that probably aren't.

Otavalo - Antiguedades 'La Reliquia'

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

Ecuadorian antique shop owner, Víctor Echeverría, shares with us its history and some of its unique treasures.

Otavalo - Julia nos muestra las verduras

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Ecuador

Julia introduces us to a variety of vegetables and herbs found at an Ecuadorian supermarket.

Otavalo - Restaurante 'Carbón de Palo'

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Welcome to Otavalo, Ecuador's "Carbón del Palo" restaurant, a unique spot known not only for its unique Colombo-Ecuadorian-Spanish fare, but also for its warm atmosphere and spectacular service.

Otavalo - La fiesta Inti Raymi

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Residents of Otavalo, Ecuador, explain to us how they celebrate "Inti Raymi," an Inca Empire celebration in honor of the sun god, "Inti," and how it helps them to preserve their culture.

Otavalo - Fútbol para niños

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

Luis Jaramillo, a professional soccer trainer, tells us all about his experience working with kids.

Otavalo - Kawsay quinua y amaranto - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Marcelo talks about the properties and benefits of quinoa and amaranth, "superfoods" which have been cultivated since ancient times but are currently gaining international notoriety as nutritional powerhouses.

Otavalo - Kawsay quinua y amaranto - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

Marcelo continues to edify us on the benefits of amaranth and quinoa for various parts of our minds and bodies.

Otavalo - Sismos: preparación y respuesta

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Fabricio Sandoval, a fire captain in Otavalo, Ecuador, teaches us how to prepare ourselves for an earthquake, including which items to include in our backpacks.

Otavalo - Jorge, creador de atrapasueños

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

Dreamcatchers are a type of talisman that are thought to ward off bad energy while retaining the good. Jorge Musuña, who makes them for a living in Otavalo, Ecuador, talks to us about their many sizes and varieties and their process of creation.

Otavalo - Artesanos

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Jose Quinchuqui, a craftsman from Otavalo, Ecuador, fills us in about some of the details of his work, the different materials he employs, and the various ways in which he and his siblings contribute to the family business.

Otavalo - Panadero

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Let's get to know baker, Humberto Velasquez, who tells us about his small, family-operated breadmaking business in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Otavalo - Maestro violinista

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Let's get to know Gato Amantu Cabascango Garzon, a world-renowned violin maker who resides in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Our hostess, Claudia, explains the Kawsaymi family project in Otavalo, Ecuador, which seeks to preserve and share this people's rich traditions with a focus on its scrumptious cuisine.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Claudia teaches us to prepare some delicious dishes from Otavalo, Ecuador's Kawsaymi culture.

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