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If you've ever wanted a genuine Panama hat, you're in the right place - even Panama imports them from Ecuador. Also shop for pottery, handmade filigreed silver jewelry, wool sweaters, straw items, wood carvings, Amerindian belts ( chumbi ), handwoven shawls ( macanas ) and ponchos. Look for more souvenirs at the local markets (the Saturday market in Otavalo often has good Amerindian clothing, weaving and handicrafts) - but get there early, as prices tend to increase as the day moves along. Remember that pre-Columbian artifacts cannot be exported from Ecuador and will be confiscated at the border.
Shopping Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-1 pm and 3-7 pm, Saturday 10 am-2 pm.
Banking Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-1:30 pm, 2:30-6:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am-2 pm.
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