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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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Otavalo - Vivero Santa Cruz

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Warmi Punlla

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Let's learn about Warmi Punlla, an ancient indigenous festivity with women at its helm that is celebrated throughout South America.

Otavalo - Bargueños

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Cocheros

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Cascada de Peguche

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Vestimenta indígena

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Let's watch Claudia finish off her delicious dish: potatoes with amaranth in squash seed sauce, accompanied by a scrumptious herbed pork chop.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Claudia puts the final touches on her Chaqui Tandas, a scrumptious traditional dessert from Otavalo, Ecuador.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

Following the steps indicated by our hostess Claudia, let's finish off and plate our delicious white carrot locro.

Otavalo - Proyecto familiar Kawsaymi - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

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.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Pesca Deportiva

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Un día en la ciudad de los lagos

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Ecuador

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.

Otavalo - Zapatos andinos

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

Meet Cesar Flores, the owner of the Kory Malku Andean shoe store in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Otavalo - El mercado de artesanías de Otavalo

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Ecuador

Natalia from Ecuador introduces us to the largely indigenous and extremely fascinating city of Otavalo, considered to be the "intercultural capital" of Ecuador.

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