THIS HAPPENED at the WORLD FAMOUS Indigenous Market in OTAVALO (near Cotacachi Ecuador)

[@AmeliaAndJP]

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[@ecuadorexpat8558]

Did you move to Cotacachi

[@pjchacon]

I'm going back home in December--after two years since my last visit. Otavalo is one of my mandatory stops. The last time I was there, I got this alpaca blanket, and it is the most comfortable cover to use on the couch during cold afternoons here in Seattle. I'm going back for at least two more this time! Thanks for helping me rediscover my country. I left 20 years ago when I was too young to appreciate it. You are changing that.

[@tonyortiz1890]

Wow Pablo you live in my favorite City in the USA Seattle, I left 9 years ago and my emerald city I miss it so much, and hopefully I’ll see Otavalo next year.

[@scotmatheson1109]

How much did the blanket cost?

[@BlessCegu]

Que hermoso es mi país. Cuánto te extraño Ecuador. Eres entrañable.

[@andresloaysa4283]

Man!!! I'm Ecuadorian and don't own that shirt, must buy one, they're beautiful.

[@PatientenO.T.]

I love you guys for buying stuff at the markets and helping the local economy there. Look forward to future videos from that area.

[@belenzurita3731]

Qué hermosoooo! I love my country!

[@richardanderson490]

Hi dear,how are you doing?

[@honeyspringshomestead1411]

My wife and I went there and bought some beautiful ponchos. You should also add in your list San Antonio de Ibarra, it was amazing. We love your videos.

[@kstein2566]

MORE VIDEOS LIKE THESE PLEASE! JUST LIKE BEFORE. Thank you and keep enjoying that GEM(Ecuador)

[@1206cassie]

Thank you for supporting our town and respecting our locals!

[@theresearruza5639]

Thank you once again for such a wonderful video. This one also brought tears to my eyes, we lived in Otavalo for 3 1/2 years. It was Great seeing the market open once again. The pandemic shut it down completely. I often wondered and worried about the people that worked in the markets of how they were making a living.

[@gisele8488]

Great video! So many neat items! Those ponchos are gorgeous!

[@rachelvelezeacaa1942]

Those ponchos are sooooo beautiful.

[@cindyjohnson1456]

Otavala also gave me Cuenca vibes! I love the jewelry and the shirt you guys bought. I miss Ecuador. Glad I have you two to watch! Gracias amigos!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Yay! Thank you!

[@eternitywithjesus777]

Yes it made me think of Cuenca while watching this video.

[@MrJx4000]

Wow, what a nice city that is. I wish I could snap my fingers and instantly beam myself down there.

[@chipwilliams403]

I love Otavalo, I was there two years ago and then went to Quito and Cuenca. I hope to return to Ecuador in July 2022 again and spend more time. I'm thinking of going to Vilcabamba and stay at Madre Tierra after watching your video of your stay there.

[@californiagold3857]

Thank you for bringing Otavalo to us here in America. It looks very beautiful.

[@susannejensen8087]

Love, love, love Ecuador! Can't wait to come back. Those textiles were beautiful. I wouldn't be able to not buy something. The poncho is very nice, also!

[@randih.1476]

Hi, the first thing I noticed was your new white shirt, JP! The fruit market looked amazing. Those papayas! I noticed your community post about less views on a recent video. I really enjoyed that one. For me, a variety of content is nice and that one in particular was relaxing and peaceful, plus I think your content will naturally change as time passes. I may not end up in Ecuador as I don't have the funds required for a residency visa but I've found your channel very informative and inspiring just the same. Thank you!

[@robertdietz4656]

We didn't make it to Otavalo, but we enjoyed our 5 or so weeks on Ecuador. Great food and people.

[@georgimaldonado8894]

Enjoy traveling guys...I'm so glad to see you after a while..congrats..!!

[@EvaOwen]

I like that poncho with sleeves (which I have not seen before). I have 2 ponchos that I got in Ecuador which I still use.

[@mars54mars54]

OMG, LOVE it!!! I have some Native American rugs and jewelry that I treasure, cannot wait to add such beautiful work from there once I get moved down! That market would be a very dangerous place for my budget LOL! Thanks for the warning ;)

[@dawnboivin1970]

What a great market in Otavalo. Would love to see more of the offerings in the market. The Mercado fruits and vegetables looked very yummy

[@bodvargregersen5161]

I liked the video very much. The next time that you visit Otavalo, you have to visit Hacienda Cusin. A tourist from the U.S. said that the gardens looked like a slice of heaven. Make sure that you are shown the gardens behind the hacienda too. Also, one can film the western slope of Volcano Imbabura and one will be able to see the Heart of Imbabura. Another hacienda that would be interesting is Hacienda Pinsaqui. It has been in the family for over 300 years. Also check out the large, Lago de San Pablo.and eat lunch at the restaurant, Puerto Lago. The tour of the Indigenous Market at Otavalo was a home run!

[@debrastrayer8600]

I would have NEVER gotten out of that market! Thanks for posting. Love the fabrics & embroidery. The jewelry was beautiful. And the FOOD! OYE VEY!

[@eternitywithjesus777]

Walking videos are my favorite. Loved the red poncho.

[@omarliramos1791]

God bless you are a beautiful couple and helping the economy off the country and showing the country

[@7wiiskate]

@4:51 JP wearing the famous El Mashi shirt.

[@vanessaprovost1112]

Love your vids guys , jewelry looks gorgeous ♥️♥️♥️

[@landyandrade3104]

Hello Amelia and JP, I'm so glad I'm watching this video, because absolutely love Otavalo! Thank you so much for sharing my beautiful Ecuador.

[@robertcarlclayton7724]

Lol, you two crazy kids! Taking off on an adventure & taking it as it comes with an open heart. Life is good!

[@tinamexico1604]

Its nice to hear you respect the locals. Thank you for your video.

[@dlandis8146]

Great memories - we took a day trip there from Quito in August. There is also a pretty lake (San Pedro) along the route from Quito.

[@marcorod88]

San Pablo?

[@mercedesbanchon48]

Nice shopping!!!!! Love the jewelry and the masks.

[@robertsimmons5575]

love the video Amelia that neckless is beautiful and JP the shirt looks great . my best to both of you

[@vilmacastro1168]

Me encantan sus videos, gracias por subirlos

[@bravacarchi2643]

Nice shirt JP and your videos too very professional keep it up

[@mikesafreed5016]

Very relaxing watching your vids.

[@stevefiorito5379]

Looks like you both are still really enjoying your life down in Ecuador. You both seem very happy.

[@josechica1283]

Free worries

[@ecuadorhusker2449]

Awesome place. Definitely on our to do list. But a little colder than Crucita, LOL.

[@GaryDeetz]

Hi guys! Bonnie here. We really like Otavalo too. That mercado is the BEST! As always, you need to watch yourself carefully because of pickpockets, but no problem if you’re aware. I recognize the lady showing you the Llama blanket!! I bought a blanket from her a couple years ago! Its great to see the place again. I hope that our favorite coffee shop it still there… right across the street from the mercado, up some stairs.

[@dagmarleuenberger-swift8646]

We really enjoyed this video and have followed your journey over the last couple of months. First time I have made a comment. We are arriving in Manta next weekend, using it as our base. Hoping we see you filming around Manta🇨🇦😊

[@MTHealtandWellnessCoaching]

Great video!! Love the jewelry look beautiful Amelia and the shirts look nice JP! The fruits are vibrant. Otavalo seems very pretty! Thank you

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Mr4wyatt4]

Cool Video, lots of good info! I enjoy your videos very much and can't wait to go in November until late December. I'm a Ecuadorian living in California all my life. I've been to Quito and many other places in Ecuador many times over my 59 years of life. I like your videos to see the real time Ecuador with real time prices and availability of basically everything. Thanks again for respecting and loving our little paradise. Maybe I'll run into you two in my travels. Take care

[@Lisa-oy9ts]

Hi guys! Love the background music and your recording speed when you walk through places is perfect for us to really see everything. Many KZbinrs go too fast and we can't see any details. Yours feel like I am there. Love your new shirt too JP !!! LOL Great work even though I missed hearing you two talk Thank you!!!

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

Wow all the fresh fruits.. I could live there.

[@franksmith9895]

Amelia is adorable as always, you guys rock showing us Equator and your adventures

[@franklinhenson2279]

Como usual me disfrute su película.

[@davepetty674]

So reminiscent of Cuenca, loved it.

[@laplena1727]

You did it! You got me teary-eyed and nostalgic with the scenery and the tranquil music in those first 4 minutes. Kudos to your video editor! It has been too long (since 2010) since I've been back home. Thank you for continuing to show the world the beauty that is Ecuador!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Aww, thank you!

[@alexpia1000]

Me encantan las joyas. Y me encanta el mercado de Otavalo y su gente hermosa¡

[@tonyortiz1890]

Thanks guys I really enjoy your videos so much.

[@green8718]

I love that place. I bought souvenirs for my kids there and some things for myself. I wish that I had more times and had brought more money to spend.

[@mr.g6001]

Love to visit the mercado in Otovalo...so much to see and buy! Beautiful colors...thanks for sharing your experience!! I always take my American friends and family when they come to visit..👍👍

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for watching!

[@2ndSprings]

I appreciate all your videos, guys. We will get there as soon as we can. :-)

[@rosaarodriguez9968]

You are such a beautiful American couple! I love your videos! Vivo en USA hace 46 years it seems for ever... mis hijos son Newyorkers, americanos , nos mudamos al mid West y el frío sigue! Nunca me gusto el frío pero... lm stuck here with my kids and grandkids! I DEFINITELY HATE THE COLD! Not like our cold in Ecuador... that’s NOTHING compared with this! Right now January like every January for these years l want to go back home! ECUADOR coast! Blessings in the new year! 2022! Geez already 2022! Time flies!

[@Ready72000]

I love the music you added. It really sets a nice mood!

[@andresloaysa4283]

Great vídeooo!!!, so relaxing. 🤗

[@mortsnerd6053]

I really enjoyed my time there. I encourage everyone to visit the market. The day I went it was crowded and fun.

[@toddsikkila1623]

Great shirt, JP!

[@shirleylake7738]

What a lovely couple. It nice to watch you.tour and shop.

[@cvc2648]

Gracias por el video. Que sigan disfrutando de nuestro país. Saludos cordiales

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

Jp is a a born again Ecuadorian.....another great video..I have to check out Otavalo.....very soon..

[@angelacarrerarivera]

Love the Otavalo Mercado, and I love see people shopping, love your new shirt JP😁

[@jeanniepeters5341]

Oh wow guys, what a beautiful relaxing city. Loved the views. I think i would've been shopping with Amelia 😊. She has good taste, that poncho was beautiful. Thanks for sharing, you guys are awesome 👌

[@pjchacon]

If you go there on a Saturday, the main day for the mercado, it is very different. Lot's of people! It can be fun for some, but a little too much for others.

[@jeanniepeters5341]

@@pjchacon Thanks Pablo 👍

[@PhilipSteeves]

Your necklace looks lovely Amelia! I really appreciate your channel!

[@jmac3327]

Very illustrative. Beautiful products.

[@rozbickad]

Love that you are showing other parts as well. I am very happy for you. The shirt is great, the poncho so original, and I would get the Inca calendar in a minute. Good choices. I was laughing when you mentioned 0 rain coats. I used to live in Guayaquil and never bother to blow dry my hair since they were dry by the time I got dress. One day we went to Quito , I packed my things as I was using home, in Quito, I took a shower and started to get ready as usual but my hair were still wet - different temperature and I was worried not to get sick . hahahahaha.

[@arturolecaro6166]

Awesome video! Made me smile the whole time!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancytrevino9750]

Glad to see you in Otavalo. We will be there during our exploratory trip next March. Can’t wait!

[@JohnSmith-SdTkt]

Go to Cotacachi 20 minutes away and see the Laguna. I was there two days ago Fantastic

[@nancytrevino9750]

@@JohnSmith-SdTkt we will be going to Cotacachi also on the trip. Everywhere in Ecuador is so beautiful.

[@gregc6535]

We are also going in march! We are planning on an amazon and coastal visit -- probably manta of course and not sure where for the amazon visit. Hope you guys enjoy!

[@jimjensen9139]

Poor dead man JP. “The gray poncho goes better with Amelia’s hair”

[@tomcorridan5236]

Fantastic video..you are both looking so healthy....ty for sharing your experience

[@brianpan6453]

The calendar necklace is spectacular.

[@claramera4160]

Thank you for this interesting video….wide open eye when visited Otavalo…great shopping spree!!!

[@juliamadsen]

just moved from otavalo 2 days ago and I miss it so much already :( :(

[@bitterandcynical]

I really enjoyed that montage you put together. Happy Accidents!

[@raiz91]

Salutations. I’m planning to travel to Ecuador in December, and I’m having all the helpful tips in mind.

[@kennethwilliams5668]

Great video I'm so jealous ❤️ Best Wishes😁

[@pianodra1]

JP, if you want high quality Guayabera shirts in adult sizes there is a shop in Guayaquil that sells shirts that are made very professionally IN ECUADOR. I think my husband has at least 4 or 5 from Lord's... if I'm remembering the name of the shop correctly. The last time we were there I believe we paid around $37.50 plus IVA/VAT... that was in early 2019. Pricing a Guayabera in the US of similar quality will run you easily over $100.

[@truthexposed839]

Beautiful jewelry and beautiful people.

[@kenw8783]

Love the markets and the beautiful churches !!! Great video !!!

[@soniaandrade9352]

Both of you are awesome, I enjoy watching your videos!

[@tmcdon]

More awesome places to visit! We cannot wait to get there. Love you guys! Thank you for the video!

[@rickseconds7676]

Thank you for explaining the small crowds on your trips. I like the idea of small crowds and a less hectic lifestyle. 👍😁

[@pablochavez8620]

Great video. I'm learning english whit you so much and remembering sometigs frome my country.

[@edl6398]

The shirt looks great on you JP and that jewelry is amazingly beautiful!

[@westcoastkitties]

I love the fact you are does king Spanish. Really sweet both of you guys.

[@garyprater8139]

I wouldn't mind having one of those rugs.

[@JohnSmith-SdTkt]

My God … I was at the waterfalls yesterday and in and around Otavalo and didn’t run into you guys 🤪I have my pensioners Visa ! Yeah. I loved Cotacachi. The laguna was spectacular. I’ll FIND you guys in January

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We were just visiting for a week. It takes quite a bit of time to edit and publish our videos so they’re usually posted 2 or more weeks after we record them.

[@vocalbruce7931]

Another great video! i can't wait to visit Otavalo.

[@nealweeks6632]

She loves her JP. So cool...................

[@LuzMartinez-ss6in]

BEAUTIFUL.. THANKS FOR YOUR INFORMATION.. BLESSING

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for watching!

[@westcoastkitties]

So sweet. I when you say “ mi Amir” to JP. Awwwww

[@randyabishop9477]

Yah, 2 years ago when we were there it was crowded, hopefully next year we will all be back to a more normal life, lots of leather shops close to the park square in one of the cities there, I forget which, our guide also took us to a local market where not many tourists go, forget its name also, lots of food cooking, it was awesome. Thanks for the video!

[@pjchacon]

Hi. The leather town is Cotacachi. The leather is nice, but the prices are not as convenient as they used to be :(.

[@Emmenimaliste]

@@pjchacon no “material” is worth the life of an innocent animal

[@fernandoherranz4095]

Great shirt JP! When you get the size that fits, you should also get some guayaberas. These are found all over Latin America, usually with warmer weather near the Caribbean or places with similar weather like Guayaquil. My family is Cuban and it's very common or traditional there to wear one. There are also many factories in the Yucatan in Mexico where they make them with a lot of customizations, or even made to order like the "Panama" Hats you guys featured not too long ago.

[@9344music5]

I see you bought her the larger inca calendar. Bien Hecho muchacho! Amelia se lo merece!

[@WestCoastUSA546]

Hey there, you could do a voice over in that part with the lost audio. And from now on, it would be a great idea to always check it. Lol Yep, that is a beautiful jewelry, Amelia!

[@maryjaneharber7193]

Beautiful jewelery Emelia!

[@jennyhammond9261]

I spent WAY too much money there this summer. Such neat stuff

[@galalomas]

super excted to vist Ecuador soon!