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Black Sheep Inn

Highlights of the Area

Day Hikes & Activities

	Laguna Quilotoa is a beautiful volcanic crater lake located at 3800 meters (12,400 feet) between Zumbahua and Chugchilán. Its emerald water spans two kilometers. Local legend claims it is connected to the ocean and is therefore salty and sulfuric. We recommend taking a local native guide for the world famous hike from Laguna Quilotoa to Chugchilan through the Rio Toachi Canyon. Laguna Quilotoa is also accessible by car or bus. (photo by Juerg Buehler)
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painting by Humberto Latacunga	at Laguna Quilotoa: Indigenous Artwork for Sale Naďf or primitive paintings on sheep skin depict local festivals, traditions and landscapes. This colorful style of painting originated in Tigua 20 kilometers away, where they have a small gallery and museum. Painted wooden masks are also available. Many artists sell their work at the rim of Quilotoa. Stay in Tigua at Hacienda Chimbacucho: http://laposadadetigua.com Tigua Paintings are also for sale online and a great book at Tigua.org.
	Indigenous Markets Andean tradition thrives in this area and local markets provide many opportunities to observe how people have been trading for thousands of years. You may be bargaining for a poncho, fresh fruit and produce, fried bread, or a rope to tie your brand new llama, or better yet buy two! A visit to Chugchilán is bound to take you through one of these markets.
(photo by Juerg Buehler)	Monday	Guantualo	A very small, non-touristy, rural community market.
	Tuesday	Latacunga	A large market spreading across two plazas in the center of town. Very colorful. Gross views in the slaughter house and meat market.
	Wednesday	Pujilí	Small; the Sunday market is bigger.
	Thursday	Saquisilí	Economically one of the most important markets in Cotopaxi Province. The entire community comes alive with vendors on every street corner selling everything imaginable throughout the village.
	Friday	No Market	Vendors preparing for Saturday Market fill the plazas in Latacunga.
	Saturday	Zumbahua	A morning market surrounded by rocky peaks. Very indigenous and colorful. Lots of llamas. Market ends by 1-2 pm.
	Saturday	Latacunga	Much bigger than Tuesday's market.
	Sunday	Chugchilán, Sigchos & Pujilí	Local markets add life to the otherwise sleepy villages of Chugchilán, Sigchos and Pujilí.

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Stunning Scenery & Centuries Old Culture