Saquisilí, Ecuador

Saquisilí, Ecuador

Saquisilí Ecuador

Saquisilí is a town in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, and is the seat of Saquisilí Canton. It’s about 25 minutes from Latacunga and around two and a half hours from Quito. Located just off the Pan-American Highway, the town is best known for its Thursday market, spread across eight plazas. Unlike Otavalo, this market is mainly for people from the surrounding highlands, who come to buy things like pots and pans, electronics, herbal remedies, livestock and fresh produce. Traditional food is also sold in the market, which caters to the local community rather than tourists.
Recommended airport
Mariscal Sucre Intl (UIO)
Nearby destinations
  • Machachi a 23.84 km
  • Cotopaxi a 23.22 km
  • Pujili a 27.77 km