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Otavalo is located in Imbabura,
Ecuador. It is a popular attraction for people visiting Ecuador.
The make-up the city is of indigenous, mestizos and of European descent
people. There are approximately 40,000 native otavaleños, and most live in
the surrounding villages. Most native otavaleños are master weavers and
great businessman. One can appreciate this art when visiting "la
Plaza de los Ponchos," where you will find ponchos, hand made blankets
and sweaters, "Panama Hats," (an Ecuadorian product), a variety of hand
made jewelry..... Otavaleños have great traditional hard working
ethics and have popularized their work all over the world. One can
find otavaleños selling their products at fairs around the world, from
New York to London to Munich. Despite the almost criminal way that
the Ecuadorian government has treated its native people, otavaleños have
shown the greatness of Ecuador. 