Photo Essay: The Weekly Guamote Market in Ecuador
There are no tchotchkes at the Guamote market in Ecuador where the needs of the locals--from hats to guinea pigs--are sold and the bargaining is serious.
City Travel Guide: Riobamba, Ecuador
Use our city travel guide to discover things to see, what to eat, and where to sleep in Riobamba, Ecuador.
Photo Essay: Big Dreams and Tiny Treasures at the Alasitas Market in La Paz, Bolivia
Inside the annual Alasitas Market in La Paz, Bolivia where Andean traditions are celebrated and big dreams come in small packages.
City Travel Guide: Otavalo, Ecuador
Our city travel guide to Otavalo, Ecuador reveals what to do (skip the famous market), what to eat, and where to sleep.
On the Handicraft Trail – Cuenca, Ecuador
Textile making, hat weaving, and filigree jewelry traditions are being kept alive by artisans you can visit on the handicraft trail near Cuenca, Ecuador.
Market Day – Silvia, Colombia
Every week, the Guambiano people come to Silvia, Colombia to buy and sell in a fascinating traditional local market that is blessedly free of cheap souvenirs.
The Heart and Soul of Handicrafts – Pueblos Blancos & Masaya, Nicaragua
Nicaragua's Pueblos Blancos are known for white churches, handicrafts, an annual festival involving bull penises, and some great street food.
Food for the Body, Food for the Soul – Juayúa, Ruta de las Flores, El Salvador
The weekly outdoor food market and All Souls' Day observances in Juayúa, along the Ruta de las Flores in El Salvador.
