Visit Quito’s La Mariscal Artisan Market

If you love Andean culture or want to learn more about it, you must visit this beautiful market in the Ecuadorean capital of Quito. La Mariscal features dozens of booths that offer customers everything from pottery to clothing to jewelry and more. But this isn’t just a place to buy one of a kind goods, it’s a place to learn about the intricacies of Ecuadorean culture, which includes that of the indigenous peoples of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. While learning about civilizations that trace their origins to many centuries ago, you’ll simultaneously appreciate how history and the present, help shape the Ecuador’s contemporary culture. It’s very much an old-meets-new vibe that makes this small South American a must-visit destination.

Be sure to check out our video from La Mariscal. We talk to a number of friendly vendors, see many faces of those visiting the market, and present you with a bird’s eye view of the whole scene. While the market has security personnel and video surveillance, everyone here is about positive vibes. You can walk around freely and safely. And let me tell you, the vendors LOVE cameras! There’s even a mural celebrating videographers and photographers to really seal the deal. Be sure to visit La Mariscal, and don’t be scared to snap some pics or make your own video!