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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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Pages: 5 of 6 
─ Videos: 61-75 of 80 Totaling 4 hours 43 minutes

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Curso de Zampoña, instrumento andino popular

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

Humberto Morales from Ecuador teaches us about the Zampoña, a traditional Andean instrument.

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 - Un músico andino y su viaje junto a la zampoña

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

An Ecuadorian player of the siku, a traditional Andean instrument, tells us how his music has taken him around the world.

Otavalo - Leche de chiva - gran alimento

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Ecuador

José Enriques, who works in the goat milk industry in Otavalo Ecuador, explains a bit about his typical day as well as the health benefits of goat milk.

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