If you come from Tulcan busses will probably drop you off at the Pan American highway, it's only a 10 minute walk to the center from there.

The Otavalo/Las Lagos bus company will drop you off at the bus terminal in Otavalo.

There is a small bus terminal northeast in town along calle Atahualpa & Jacinto Collahuazo and busses leave for Quito (2,5 hours) every 10 minutes.

You can now buy items that are being sold in the Otavalo Market at www.MercadoOtavalo.com . It is run by UNAIMCO, the non-profit organization that manages the market. The vendors receive most of the money from the site, with a small amount taken off for hosting and management.

You could have a better chance to do your shopping, if you arrive here early or leave late. But keep in mind that you may regret that you have bargained too hard with those indigenous people who work very hard to make their living.

• When you are at the Saturday Market, eat at the Pie Shop. They specialize in HUGE hamburgers and sandwiches on hamburger buns. For dessert, have a slice of delicious and fresh pie. Depending on the day, they make strawberry, blackberry, pumpkin, apple, and chocolate cream pie. This renown restaurant is a mixing pot for travelers from all over the world.