True Story! The Otavaleños of Otavalo – March 13, 2015

If you were to simply take the word of the odd charity group, overhyped TV documentary, or any old naysayer set on prolonging the myths of past, then you’d find it very hard to believe what we’re about to tell you: that deep within the sierras of Ecuador, around 9,000 feet above sea level, an indigenous community is thriving! Yes, an indigenous community! Believe it or not – and with all stereotypes aside – the Otavaleño community in Otavalo, Ecuador is busting out of the shackles of the past, luring thousands of visitors each year to see what’s long been considered one of the most successful contemporary indigenous communities in the world. Here’s a bit of background! Read More »