66 km from Latacunga and half-way on the road to Quilotoa, Zumbahua is lost in the Ecuadorian countryside in the heart of stunning scenery.
My suggestion
Zumbahua's Saturday market is very typical of the region and one of its most beautiful.
Anonymous traveller
Seasoned Traveller
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Zumbahua is an unmissable stop on what's called the 'Quilotoa Circuit' or 'Quilotoa Loop', a series of charming and authentic little mountain villages in the Andes.
My suggestion
Try to be there on a Saturday morning, when the central square is full of all sorts of stalls. The craft trade is fairly standardised, almost industrialised, but if you look carefully you can find genuine hand made products.
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