Whilst staying in Otavalo, we timed it to be here for the annual Festival De Yamour. A celebration of Maize and a pretty grim fermented drink, made from Maize, called Chicha. The Festivities last for two weeks, but the opening weekend is the big party, so on Friday night a crowd of us headed into town to join in. The streets were packed with parades, stalls, bands and people, focused around the central square, Plaza De Bolivar. It was a great night and it felt really Ecuadorian as we were some of the very few Gringo`s in town.Saturday was also a big day, we spent it trying the local cuisine in the food market, betting on CockFights and relaxing over a few beers at the Bull Fighting. Another great Latin American Festival sampled and enjoyed.
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