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Saquisili Indian MarketEcuador Indian Market  This is one of the largest and most famous Indian markets in Ecuador and it's the biggest of the central region of the Andes.The market takes place every Thursday. Indians from different communities gather weekly at Saquisili to be a part of the market, selling their products or exchanging them for others. All these products are well organized, displayed in five different plazas in which the market is divided, each one independent and with its own name according to the products offered. For example there is the plaza of the potatoes and the plaza of the tomatoes. You can also find people selling ribbons, medicines, traditional food such as fritada (fried pork) or llapingachos (potato patties), and much more. The Saquisili Indian market is a marvelous place to visit for its cultural and traditional richness. Ecuador Recommended ReadingFootprint Ecuador & Galapagos (Footprint Ecuador and Galapagos Handbook) From the Galapagos Islands that inspired the theory of evolution, to a valley where people live forever, from the centre of the earth to the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Ecuador excites and amazes at every turn. This highly acclaimed guide is essential for all free-spirited travelers. Also includes a comprehensive background section with Spanish words and phrases. (One of the best books I ever read about Ecuador) Fodor's South America, 7th Edition
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