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.
Difficulty: Beginner
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Natalia from Ecuador introduces us to the largely indigenous and extremely fascinating city of Otavalo, considered to be the "intercultural capital" of Ecuador.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
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Meet Cesar Flores, the owner of the Kory Malku Andean shoe store in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Natalia takes us on a tour the beautiful San Pablo Lake in northern Ecuador, explaining to us about its many natural, sporting and leisure attractions.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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At the Obraje Fish Farm in Otavalo, Ecuador, one can dine on the trout they catch, prepared with local flare by the Obraje staff at an incredibly affordable price.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
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Ecuadorian antique shop owner, Víctor Echeverría, shares with us its history and some of its unique treasures.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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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.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
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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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Claudia teaches us to prepare some delicious dishes from Otavalo, Ecuador's Kawsaymi culture.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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In this segment, Claudia teaches us how to prepare a delicious white carrot locro, or hearty stew. Learn the ingredients it contains and how they are cooked in order to obtain that delicious flavor, unique to the Kawsaymi indigenous family.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Following the steps indicated by our hostess Claudia, let's finish off and plate our delicious white carrot locro.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Learn to cook step by step a delicious dessert that is typical of the community of Otavalo: Llama Chaqui, which is also known in different communities as Chaqui Tanda.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Claudia puts the final touches on her Chaqui Tandas, a scrumptious traditional dessert from Otavalo, Ecuador.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Claudia brings us another traditional recipe from the Kawsaymi family: potatoes with amaranth and squash seeds and an herbed pork chop. Step by step, she'll explain to us how to prepare this delicious and nutritious dish.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Let's watch Claudia finish off her delicious dish: potatoes with amaranth in squash seed sauce, accompanied by a scrumptious herbed pork chop.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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From Otavalo, Ecuador, Blanquita Arias shows us the different components of the indigenous clothing from her community, which is most typically worn to attend weddings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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From Otavalo, Ecuador, our friend Ñusta takes us to the Peguche Waterfall, a site of enormous touristic, ritual, and spiritual importance that is associated with a fascinating legend.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
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From the Plaza de Ponchos, in Otavalo, Ecuador, Luzmila tells us how the pandemic and quarantine has affected her and her fellow dolly load carriers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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If you've never heard of a "bargueño," join artist Javier Troya, who will reveal to us the secrets of these unique pieces of furniture that he creates.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Let's learn about Warmi Punlla, an ancient indigenous festivity with women at its helm that is celebrated throughout South America.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
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Jaime Santa Cruz takes us to the nursery that bears his last name, "Vivero Santa Cruz," where one can find a variety of plants and trees for every taste.
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