Two rabbits for sale in Saquisilí, Ecuador

Two rabbits for sale in Saquisilí, Ecuador

Two women view rabbits for sale in an open-air market. The women are wearing traditional bowler hats and multi-colored garments. Many other shoppers are perusing other products.Saquisilí has one of the largest daily markets in Ecuador. Everything from agricultural products to livestock to handcrafted goods can be found in Saquisilí. The active market makes the town a lively place to visit and is a popular tourist destination. Many anthropologists see the market of Saquisilí as a culturally significant because it represents a time in Ecuador's history that is increasingly hard to find. As the country becomes more industrialized and more land is becomes open to investors, traditional lifeways are beginning to disappear. By providing an arena for local craftsmen, markets like the one at Saquisilí help preserve a little bit of the country's traditions.