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Tips 1 - 5 of 5 Quito Shopping
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Quicentro: American Style Shopping Mall (1)
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Name of Shop: Quicentro
Once you walk in this mall you might as well think that you are back in the US. It has everything that you might want, however, be aware, some of the items are even more expensive than they would be in the US (for example, they sell DVDs for $50!!!).
What To Buy: Essentially, this is a place to go to look for really nice clothes or to buy a new camera....etc...not a tourist place per say...but you can find a lot of things you might need.
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Theme: Department Store
Address: Naciones Unidas between Los Shyris and 6 de Diciem
Directions: Just northeast of the Carolina Park.
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Mercado Artesanal Mariscal: Indigeous Art in the Middle of the City
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Name of Shop: Mercado Artesanal Mariscal
Forgot to get some stuff when you visited Otavalo??? Do not worry, this market has most things you can get in Otavalo. It might be a little pricier than Otavalo, but you will be able to find most things you need...and of course the opportunity to get a piercing or two!
What To Buy: Local articrafts, t-shirts, and anything else you can think off.
What To Pay: Expect to pay a little bit more than you would in Otavalo.
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Theme: Local Craft
Address: Southern Part of Mariscal
Directions: Just north of the park El Ejido between the streets Juan León Mera and Reina Victoría.
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Tatoo Adventure Gear: Good Selection of Outdoor Gear
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Name of Shop: Tatoo Adventure Gear
This is the only place in Quito where I could find Nalgene bottles! Other than that, it sees to have a small but high quality selection of outdoor gear. Comparable (however smaller), to US stores such as REI and EMS.
What To Pay: Expect the prices to be the same as in the US or a little steeper
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Theme: Sporting Goods
Phone: 2904533
Directions: In Mariscal on Juan León Mera, just north of the street Baquedano.
Website: www.tatoo.ws
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In the park El Ejido: Outdoor Indigenous Craft Market
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Name of Shop: In the park El Ejido
Most weekends, and also some week days, there is a rather large selection of local crafts sold in stalls in the northern part of the park El Ejido. Around the outskirts of the park there is usually also a rather extensive sale of large paintings. Makes for quite a nice stroll in the park on a late morning. Remember, it usually rains in the afternoon, so head up there before that. A good time to bargain a price is right before the late afternoon rains come....
What To Buy: Local crafts, amazing art work, t-shirts,...etc. However, buy post cards in one of the stores in Mariscal, they seem to be very overprice in the park...
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Theme: Local Craft
Address: El Ejido
Directions: The park begins just south of the street La Patria, which is walking distance from Mariscal. Just take Juan León Mera south and you will run right into it. Ecovia stop: Casa de la Cultura Trolley stop: El Ejido
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artnvuo Mon Jun 2, 2008 12:25 UTC
flor de valle bus to MIndo now leaves from the Ofelia north terminal, about 20-30 minute, $3.50-5 taxi ride from the mariscal. | Joehewes Sun May 27, 2007 02:46 UTC
For prints the Digital Photo Express is better and cheaper. These are the blue Konica Minolta stores all over Ecuador. | Pixiekatten Sun Oct 29, 2006 20:20 UTC
Wow vilka underbara bilder och suveräna tips! :) | Jim_Eliason Sun Nov 27, 2005 23:33 UTC
great pics and tips! |
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