Mariscal Artisans Market, Quito
The Mariscal Artisans Market is a popular shopping destination in Quito. The market offers a wide variety of traditional Ecuadorian handicrafts, including items made from alpaca wool such as blankets, scarves, and ponchos. Visitors can also find beautiful and often very affordable jewellery, llama rugs, and other trinkets and souvenirs.
One of the advantages of shopping at the Mariscal Artisans Market is the opportunity to haggle and negotiate prices. As there are fewer vendors compared to the popular Otavalo market, visitors have a better chance of getting items at a cheaper price. Spending hours browsing the different stalls is a must-do activity, and the lively and bustling atmosphere of the market only adds to the shopping experience.
For the more adventurous visitors, there are even body piercing stalls in the market where you can get an unforgettable piece of memorabilia. The market is a great place to explore and get lost in, soaking up the unique culture and traditional crafts that Ecuador has to offer.
One of the advantages of shopping at the Mariscal Artisans Market is the opportunity to haggle and negotiate prices. As there are fewer vendors compared to the popular Otavalo market, visitors have a better chance of getting items at a cheaper price. Spending hours browsing the different stalls is a must-do activity, and the lively and bustling atmosphere of the market only adds to the shopping experience.
For the more adventurous visitors, there are even body piercing stalls in the market where you can get an unforgettable piece of memorabilia. The market is a great place to explore and get lost in, soaking up the unique culture and traditional crafts that Ecuador has to offer.
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Mariscal Artisans Market on Map
Sight Name: Mariscal Artisans Market
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Shopping
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