Exploring Otavalo Mercado | South America's Largest Indigenous Market [VLOG 3]

🌍 Welcome to Otavalo Mercado: The Largest Indigenous Market in South America! 🌍 Join us on our incredible journey as we take a 2-hour bus ride from Quito, Ecuador, to the Otavalo Mercado! Known for its rich indigenous culture and street food, this market is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling through Quito, Ecuador! In this video, we explore the market where we: 🍈 Try Exotic Fruits: Discover the unique flavor of soursop! (chirimoya) 👗 Explore Traditional Clothing: Marvel at the beautiful textiles and craftsmanship. 🍽️ Taste Local Delicacies: Experience the intriguing flavors of chicken feet and indulge in fried plantains with cheese and a refreshing jugo de mora. Even though we didn’t buy anything to take home, the experience was unforgettable! We highly recommend visiting Otavalo Mercado if you find yourself in Quito, Ecuador. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:11 Journey to Otavalo 00:11 - 00:33 Highlights 00:33 - 02:17 Trying Soursop 02:17 - 02:42 Exploring the Market 02:42 - 05:07 Trying Chicken Feet and Jugo De Mora 05:07 - 05:53 Fried Plantains With Cheese 05:53 - 06:19 Heading Back To Quito 🌎 ABOUT US: We’re Sam And Dylan, a couple from the Midwest who decided to quit their 9-5s to travel full-time! Our goal is to visit 30+ countries before we’re 30! Like many, we have worked hard to prioritize travel as part of our lifestyle. We believe that traveling fosters our understanding, creativity, and explorative selves. Our favorite ways to experience the world are slow travel, community involvement, food tours, local festivals, and unique adventures! We love to post road trip routes, travel tips, gear recommendations, and coming soon - Income reports! Subscribe to follow our journey! No pressure, but we would love to see you there! Where should we go next?! 💸 GET THE TRAVEL BUDGET PLANNER HERE 💸 Physical Planner: https://amzn.to/4439rGD PDF Printable Version: https://the-lifestyle-travelers.kit.c... 👥 CHECK OUT OUR BLOG & SOCIALS Blog: www.thelifestyletravelers.com IG:   / thelifestyletravelers   Join Our Email Newsletter: https://the-lifestyle-travelers.ck.pa... 🫶 SUPPORT US DIRECTLY Buy Us A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thelifestyle... Support Us on Patreon:   / thelifestyletravelers   OTHER LINKS 📱Best E Sim*: https://airalo.tp.st/fhnp2EWw 🏢 Best Hostel in Quito*: https://hostelworld.tp.st/b4Aen27z 🂱 Preferred Credit Card: https://i.capitalone.com/JYH3h5QOH 🌎 Travelers Insurance*: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2... These are our affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting us!