Riobamba Shopping

  1. Mercado La Merced

    Even if you don't like Ecuador's classic hornado (whole roast pig), it's worth wandering into this surprisingly clean market, where giant roasted-brown pig carcasses lay draped across dozens of countertops. Almost as fun as trying the pork is hearing what the women yell out to get your attention (like 'Hey handsome, try this pork!'). Best on Saturdays. It's located between Espejo and Colón on Guayaquil.

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  2. Parque de la Concepción

    For Ecuadorian textiles, head to Parque de la Concepción. Although it's best on Saturday, there are vendors there throughout the week.

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  3. Riobamba Market

    The Saturday market transforms Riobamba into a hive of commercial activity, when thousands of people from surrounding villages come to barter, buy and sell. They flood into town by truck, cart, donkey and foot, unloading impossibly giant loads and spreading out their wares along the streets northeast of Parque de la Concepción.

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  4. Riobamba Market

    The Saturday market transforms Riobamba into a hive of commercial activity, when thousands of people from surrounding villages come to barter, buy and sell. They flood into town by truck, cart, donkey and foot, unloading impossibly giant loads and spreading out their wares along the streets northeast of Parque de la Concepción.

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  5. Tagua Shop

    Riobamba is known for it's tagua carvings and the Tagua Shop has the best selection.

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