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Animal Market
There's an animal market that begins in the predawn hours. While you might have little use for screaming piglets, it's an interesting place to visit. The animal market is over a kilometer out of town; cross the bridge at the end of Colón and follow the crowds to get there. It is located west of Panamericana in the Viejo Colegio Agrícola.
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Craft Market
Vendors hock an astounding array of wares at the crafts market on Plaza de Ponchos each and everyday, but Saturday is the principal market day, when the roads jam with visitors and the food market and household goods stalls overflow into adjacent streets.
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El Lechero
The Lechero is a famous tree known for its magical healing powers. It's well worth the invigorating hike - there's nothing like some fresh air, great views and, of course, a little magic! On the road out of town, follow the painted arrows on the ground until you pass a fragrant Eucalyptus grove - continue on to the crest of a hill until a lone, stubby tree appears...and be healed.
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Food Market
The food market sells produce and household goods for the locals. While you might have little use for an enormous cauliflower, it's an interesting place to visit.
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Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología is a small archaeological and ethnographical museum with a local focus, and has a library and a bookstore. It's located inside the University of Otavalo, one block north of Sucre and Panamericana.
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Parque Condor
Parque Condor is a Dutch-owned foundation which rehabilitates raptors, vultures and other birds of prey. Trained raptors fly several times a day for public demonstations. It's a great opportunity to see big, scary birds up close. Say hello to Andean condors, eagles, owls, falcons and hawks. The center is perched on the steep hillside of Pucara Alto.
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Plaza de Ponchos
Vendors hock an astounding array of wares at the crafts market on Plaza de Ponchos each and every day, but Saturday is the principal market day. Roads are jammed with visitors perusing its staple of woolen goods such as tapestries, blankets, ponchos, sweaters, scarves and hats, as well as embroidered blouses, hammocks, carvings, jewelry, paintings and fake shrunken heads.
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