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  • Cotacachi, Ecuador

    Cotacachi, Ecuador

    In the crisp, morning air of Cotacachi, Ecuador, the Plaza de Ponchos stirred with life. The ancient cobblestones, worn smooth by centuries of booted feet and hoofed llamas, glimmered dully beneath the first rays of dawn. Stallholders, many of whom were Kichwa-speaking artisans, arranged their colourful wares—hand-stitched textiles, intricately carved…

  • Atuntaqui, Ecuador

    Atuntaqui, Ecuador

    Atuntaqui, a quiet town nestled in the heart of Imbabura Province in Ecuador, woke to the gentle hum of life. The Andes cradled the city, their peaks shrouded in morning mist, like an ancient guardian holding secrets in its folds. The scent of freshly baked tortillas de maíz filled the…