Zumbahua

 
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A spectacular two-hour bus ride west from Latacunga, rolling green hills and craggy peaks surround the tiny village of Zumbahua. This backdrop creates great hiking possibilities, but Zumbahua’s true charm lies in its Saturday market, an event that brings indigenous Andeans from across the Cotopaxi region to buy and sell a plethora of goods including produce, meat, clothing, cutlery, and livestock.

The market starts very early – four a.m. early – and is pretty much shut down by two in the afternoon. Most tourists don’t arrive until almost noon so if you get there by nine or so you should be one of the few gringos around. Brightly colored bananas, mangoes and apples, traditional Andean weavings, the squealing and squawking of pigs, chickens, sheep and llamas, and the alluring smell of grills and fryers working overtime all combine to overwhelm the senses. And there’s no need to eat breakfast before visiting the market, as delicious platos, empanadas, breads, meats, soups, and fruits await at almost every turn.

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There are a number of cheap eateries surrounding the main plaza but if you’re in town for the market your best bet is to eat there, gorging yourself of fresh fruit, fried pork, grilled chicken, and ten cent cheese empanadas.

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How to get there

Buses to Zumbahua leave from Latacunga every hour starting at five in morning and ending in the early evening. The two-hour ride costs two dollars and is simply beautiful, winding up and up through the rural Andes while the ride back is equally breathtaking, on a clear day providing stunning views of Volcan Cotopaxi as it towers over Latcunga. If coming from Lago Quilotoa, you can hire a pick up truck ($5) to drive you the forty-five minutes to town.

Events

Current Events in Cotopaxi

Thu, Jun 24th
Fiesta de los Moros
Sat, Jul 24th
Simon Bolivar's birthday
Thu, Jul 29th
Saint James the Apostle classic day.
Tue, Aug 10th
San Jacinto festivity
Mon, Sep 20th
Festivity in honor of the Mercedes Virgin

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