Must-see shopping in Central Highlands

  • Maki Awashka

    Baños

    The family from Salasaca who own this shop weave many of the gorgeous wool rugs and tapestries in their workshop upstairs. There's a good selection of…

  • Tienda El Salinerito

    Central Highlands

    Tienda El Salinerito is Salinas local outlet for all the products made by the communities, including fuzzy wool sweaters, chocolate, cheese and jams.

  • Pasaje Artesanal

    Baños

    At this outdoor crafts market, you’ll find endless quantities of locally made baubles and a regional craft called tagua-carving – white, golfball-size…

  • Tagua Workshop

    Riobamba

    Byron Landeta's workshop has Riobamba’s best selection of tagua items, carved from the nut of a palm tree. Tagua carving has been in Landetta's family for…

  • Salinerito

    Central Highlands

    Stock up here on the province’s famous cheeses ($6 to $7 for a whole wheel), chocolate and other treats.