Otavalo

is located on the Pan-American Highway,  2 hours north of Quito and 1/2 hour south of Ibarra.
 
The market, where the Otavaleños sell their famous textiles, like sweaters, pants, wall hangings, blankets, etc.. is on every day in the Plaza de Poncho. On Saturday is the main market day with more stalls, selling textiles and other handicrafts, like carving, paintings, masks, statues, and so on. Also early in the morning is the animal market, a little bit outside the town across the Pan-American Highway. There natives from around the rural region and others gather to buy or sell their horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and other animals. So if you like to see the animal market, many people in the streets, the noises and smell of a busy market, go Saturdays. On the other hand if you prefer a much more relaxed atmosphere with ample time to admire the handiworks and negotiate with the vendors visit any other day.

Guamote

is located 1 hour south from Riobamba on the Pan- American Highway.

Market day is Thursday and ideal for people, who still want to see an intersting Indian market without too many tourists around. This is one of the most authentic and colorful markets in the country with many Indians coming in their traditional clothes from nearby mountain villages. It features two animal markets, one for cattle and the other for smaller animals like pigs and sheep. Fruits, herbs and vegetables are sold in the town center and around the train station. Household goods, clothes and many more things in the many small streets of the town.

Transport by public buses leaving Riobamba which go on to Alausi or Cuenca.

 Salasaca

is a small village, 16 km from Ambato on the way to Baños.

Sunday is main market day but everyday you find outside stalls and shops. The Salasaca Indians were originally from Bolivia and transplanted by the Incas to Ecuador. You may notice fine differences in the design of their textiles. It is a favorite place for many to buy wool sweaters and wall carpets as it is well known throughout the country for their quality. 

 Saquisali

is some 2 hours south from Quito, a little bit off the Pan-American Highway.

Thursday is market day in this small town with the Indians coming together from the surrounding mountain areas. Early in the morning is the animal market, just outside of town, and the product market during the whole day in the center of town where you find more or less the same articles like in Otavalo (as a fact many sellers move from one town to the other on market days). Some tourists prefer this market to Otavalo as it is still not as touristy and a little bit more authentic.

 Pujili

is 2 hours south from Quito, 20 minutes west of Latacunga on road to La Mana. Main market day is Sunday and there is a smaller one on Wednesday. It is still an unspoiled market and perfect for people, who like to experience a genuine market without tourists and articles for them. Most of the activities is concentrated around the huge roofed market square but extends to nearby streets and plazas.