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Otavalo & Karanki Magdalena Community Cultural Connection

[:en]Departing from Quito to the north, we will ride across the colorful valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe.  A ride through the breathtaking Andean setting offers great photo opportunities and after two hours of traveling through the riveting countryside, we will arrive at the province of Imbabura.

Walk through the famed craft market of Otavalo (2.550msnm), which is the most famous and picturesque in South America. For visitors, the market offers the possibility of approaching Ecuadorians at a more intimate level as you negotiate prices of a variety of woven goods, bags, hats, flutes or simply appreciate the skillful and generous people responsible for the elegance and beauty of the clothing and handicrafts.

The ride continues through a marvelous Andean setting we head into the indigenous community of the Karanki Magdalena.  Bike or horseback ride through a wide array of colorful patchwork on the eastern foothills of the Imbabura volcano. Join a gastronomy lesson while preparing a traditional lunch.  Learn from the community members about local planting techniques of potatoes, quinoa, lupin, corn, beans, wheat and other vegetables depending on the harvesting season.

Return to Quito.

 [:es]Partiendo de Quito hacia el norte, cruzaremos los coloridos valles de Guayllabamba y Cayambe. Un paseo por el impresionante entorno andino ofrece excelentes oportunidades para tomar fotografías y después de dos horas de viaje por el fascinante campo, llegaremos a la provincia de Imbabura.

Camine por el famoso mercado artesanal de Otavalo, que es el más famoso y pintoresco de América del Sur. Para los visitantes, el mercado ofrece la posibilidad de acercarse a los ecuatorianos en un nivel más íntimo al negociar precios de una variedad de productos tejidos, bolsos, sombreros, flautas o simplemente apreciar a las personas hábiles y generosas responsables de la elegancia y belleza de la ropa y artesanías.

El viaje continúa a través de un maravilloso escenario andino nos dirigimos a la comunidad indígena de Karanki Magdalena. Paseo en bicicleta o a caballo a través de una amplia variedad de coloridos mosaicos en las estribaciones orientales del volcán Imbabura. Únete a una clase de gastronomía mientras preparas un almuerzo tradicional. Aprende de los miembros de la comunidad sobre las técnicas locales de siembra de papas, quinua, chocho (altramuz), maíz, frijoles, trigo y otras verduras dependiendo de la temporada de cosecha.

Regreso a Quito.

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