"Market in Zumbahua" Zumbagua by MalenaN

Zumbagua Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 58 photos

Animal market in Zumbahua

Zumbahua is a small town with a population of about 3000 inhabitants. It is situated high in the Andean mountains at an altitude of 3800 metres. Zumbahua is surrounded by mountains with patches of agricultural fields on the slopes. There is not much to do in the town, except visiting the traditional Saturday market.

Making chicken soup

Zumbahua is situated along the so called Quilotoa Loop. From the road above the town there are quite frequent buses passing by to and from Latacunga. If you are going to Quilotoa and there is no bus you should be able to find a pick-up truck to share with other people.

Last visit to Zumbagua: Jul 2011
Intro Updated Dec 29, 2011
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Market in Zumbahua Things to Do (1)

Every Saturday there is a market in Zumbahua and it is a very colourful and interesting market, especially the animal... more travel advice

Breakfast in Zumbahua Restaurants (1)

I was going to eat breakfast when I returned to Posada de Tigua after visiting the market in Zumbahua, but so long I... more travel advice

From Tigua to the market in Zumbahua and... Transportation (1)

One option, if you stay at Posada de Tigua and want to visit the market in Zumbahua early in the morning, is to walk the... more travel advice

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balhannah Nov 29, 2012 at 11:52 AM

I'm jealous! I love this kind of market where it is mainly locals and their produce. It doesn't look like a place frequented by many tourists? I really enjoyed your travelogue photos, thanks!
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  MalenaN Nov 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM
  
  It was a colourful and interesting market to visit. And I only saw a few more tourists.
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LoriPori Mar 19, 2012 at 4:01 AM

Interesting animal market.
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toonsarah Jan 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM

Very colourful! I especially like the photos with the yellow church in the background - very effective :-)
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starship Jan 7, 2012 at 4:46 PM

The market sure is an interesting site and very colorful. Were the people there friendly?
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Nemorino Dec 30, 2011 at 5:10 AM

Fascinating photos in your tips and travelogues! Was that a loudspeaker truck I saw in one of the pictures?
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Aunt_Bertha Dec 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Oh, I like the way it sounds...Zumbahua! I wonder why VT calls it Zumbagua? Not only is the market there very colorful, your photos are as well. They make me feel as if I'm right there, buying a llama or two ;-)
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Redang Nov 12, 2011 at 12:02 AM

Great!
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mircaskirca Aug 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM

What a colourful market!