Saquisilí

Saquisilí
Saquisilí
Coordinates: 0°49′48″S 78°40′12″W / 0.83°S 78.67°W / -0.83; -78.67Coordinates: 0°49′48″S 78°40′12″W / 0.83°S 78.67°W / -0.83; -78.67
Country	Ecuador
Province	Cotopaxi Province
Canton	Saquisilí Canton
Government
- Mayor	José Segundo Jami Llumitasig
Population (2001)
- Total	5,234
Website	municipiosaquisili.gov

Saquisilí is a town in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Saquisilí Canton. Sasquisilí is located about 25 minutes from Latacunga and 2.5 hours from Quito. The town, located off the Pan-American Highway, is best known for the local market held in its eight plazas on Thursdays[1]. Unlike Otavalo, the market is mainly for locals from the highlands who come to buy pots and pans, electronics, herbal remedies, livestock or produce[2]. To go to the animal market, arrive between 7 and 9 a.m.

There is traditional food available, but the market is still based around indigenous life rather than the tourist trade.

External links

• www.codeso.com Map of the Cotopaxi Province
• www.inec.gov.ec
• www.ame.gov.ec
• V!VA Saquisilí Travel Guide
• www.thebestofecuador.com