Best place of South America so far, for the culture especially. The Otavalo Market, which makes this market town famous, is said to be one of the best markets in Latin America. The Otavalo market is attractive for both its great shopping and its cultural significance. The Otavalo market was a great way to see traditional Ecuadorian culture and the traditions of the Andes. The best day of the week to hit the market is Saturday, which is the biggest market day...

Such tired idiots! Being tired is our excuse and excepting help from the locals no stupidity of our own.... Crossing the border you are required to fill out immigration from and get a stamp of THE COUNTRY YOUR ENTERING in your passport. After being waved in to the Colombian office by the taxi driver we managed to bag ourselves another stamp from them other than one from Ecuador, honestly the most stupid thing I've ever done, believe it or not; even before tr...