Guamote market is every Thursday morning throughout the town centre. People from all over the region, and sometimes from even further away, go to it in order to buy and sell all sorts of things.
Visit Marché de Guamote
Off the beaten track
Marché de Guamote: How to get there?
50 kilometres from Riobamba by road
Marché de Guamote: When to go?
All year round
Marché de Guamote: For how long?
One day
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Marché de Guamote: What to see in the surroundings?
Guamote market is every Thursday morning throughout the town centre. People from all over the region, and sometimes from even further away, go to it in order to buy and sell all sorts of things.
My suggestion
Try to get there the day before so you can enjoy the atmosphere as soon as the sun comes up on Thursday morning. And don't forget to try the cheese empanadas sold along the railway line, they are deep fried, lightly sugar coated and delicious!
Julie Olagnol
Seasoned Traveller
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A very traditional and typically Ecuadorian market is held every Thursday morning in Guamote, not far from the train station.
My suggestion
If you can, try to visit Guamote when the market is taking place and spend a few hours here.
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