What to do and see in Imbabura Province, Ecuador: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

January 8, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Imbabura (Spanish pronunciation: [imbaˈβuɾa]) is a province located in the Andes of northern Ecuador. The capital is Ibarra. The people of the province speak Spanish and the Imbaburan Quechua language.
Restaurants in Imbabura Province

1. Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop

Calle Principal, Agato En la via entre Peguche y San Pablo, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador +593 6-269-0282 [email protected] http://ecuador.nativeweb.org/otavalo/andrango/contact.html
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop

NOTE: WE ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING DURING COVID, ASKING ALL CLIENTS TO WEAR MASKS and SOCIALLY DISTANCE. Miguel Andrango and his family demonstrate the fascinating traditional yarn spinning and backstrap-loom weaving process for visitors. After the demonstration, visit their gallery where you can purchase beautiful weavings to remind you of your Ecuadorian experience. DIRECTIONS TO THE WORKSHOP: Option 1, from Cascada de Peguche: take the road from Cascada de Peguche (waterfall) to Lago San Pablo. At the top of the first hill, take a left toward Agato. At the first intersection (Agato's main street), turn left. The workshop is one and a half blocks down on the left. Option 2, from Quito: turn right at the Espejo stoplight. After you cross a bridge, take your first left toward Cascada de Peguche. At the top of the hill, turn right toward Agato. At the first intersection (Agato's main street), turn left. The workshop is one and a half blocks down on the left.

Reviewed By carola1707

what an authentic & interesting tour of this traditional weaving workshop. we learned so much about these traditional work. the local guide showed & explained us every single step from the raw material to the finished product in great detail. and the family was so warm & friendly.

2. El Gran Condor

Peguche Plaza Central Peguche - Plaza central Frente a la iglesia, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador +593 99 729 8516 [email protected] http://www.artesaniaelgrancondor.com
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

El Gran Condor

Reviewed By christophergG7168EY - Oxted, United Kingdom

Loved this local artesian craft shop,the lovely lady owner showed us how they take the alpaca and lama wool and spin & weave the yarn, no pressure to buy anything. Hood quality local scarves,sweaters, hats etc at reasonable prices

3. JJ Leathersmith

Sucre VI-5503 Olmedo San Blas, Otavalo 100402 Ecuador +593 6-292-6061 [email protected] http://jjleathersmith.com
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

JJ Leathersmith

Handmade leather working classes. Wallets Leather bound journals Purses Backpacks. Informational leather working tours

4. Peguche Wasi

Av. Los Corazas # 3, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador +593 95 953 6994 [email protected] https://www.peguchewasi.com/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Peguche Wasi

Taller Artesanal Peguche Wasi invites you to enjoy the art and fabric of the area and an excellent cultural gastronomy ready to taste

5. Galeria De Arte

De Agosto, 12-70 10 Corner of Calle Bolivar, Cotacachi 100350 Ecuador +593 97 954 3729 https://www.facebook.com/GaleriaCotacachi/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Galeria De Arte

Stunning,photo-artistry depicting coastal beaches, Andes Mountains, snow-capped volcanoes, cloud forests, timeless architecture and the captivating features, ethnicity and colorful cultural observances of Ecuador's people. Our giclee prints are produced using the finest archival papers and pigment based inks for a sophisticated color range with a life-span of upwards of 100 years.

Modesto Jaramillo y salinas In front of Ponchos square s/n, Otavalo 100201 Ecuador +593 99 972 7332 http://www.etniagallery.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Etnia Gallery

7. Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado

Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador +593 99 614 3702 http://www.otavalo.gob.ec
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado

Reviewed By mimic767 - Drummond, United States

A huge town square filled with stalls and a myriad of Ecuadorean arts and crafts adits you. Open 9 to 6. Went on a Wednesday afternoon. You can bargain...stayed just one hour . Long enough to find beautiful things, not too long to get overwhelmed.

8. GALERIA LOS ANDES

Abdon Calderon 409 y Sucre, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador +593 6-292-6974 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

GALERIA LOS ANDES

9. Arte Colonial

Hermanos Mideros y Ramon Teanga, Ibarra 100150 Ecuador +593 99 733 5204 [email protected] http://www.artesaniasecuatorianas.com
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Arte Colonial

10. Arte Colonial - Artesanias Ecuatorianas

Calle 27 de Noviembre #4-39, Ibarra 100150 Ecuador +593 99 733 5204 [email protected] http://www.artesaniasecuatorianas.com
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Arte Colonial - Artesanias Ecuatorianas

San Antonio de Ibarra un lugar donde se da forma y contenido a la madera, contamos con mas de 30 Galerias de Arte para su observacion y analisis del Arte.

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