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Mother and child in Cajabamba, Ecuador: A woman carries a young child on her back in a sling made of a blue cloak and a black strap. The woman is wearing a black Bowler hat and the child is wearing a red knitted cap. The Ecuadorian highlands are home to several thousand Quechua-speaking Andean Indians...; Format: image/photograph

Colonial house in Ecuador moutain valley: A small red-tile roofed colonial-style house is nestled on a lush green hillside. Lofty peaks make up the background. This photo was taken near Otavalo, Ecuador, which is home to one of Latin America's most famous markets. A key product in the highlands of...; Format: image/photograph

Seated woman selling fruit: A seated woman sells three types of fruit — oranges, pineapples, and a small unidentified red fruit. She has a purple cloth over her head, most likely to keep the sun off of her face. Saquisilí, Ecuador is famous for its huge market where you can find...; Format: image/photograph

Child with a llama in Riobamba, Ecuador: A young boy looks at the camera while petting a small llama. The boy is wearing an alpaca vest over a highly-decorative green shirt. He is also wearing a multi-colored scarf. Riobamba has a long and storied history. Its convenient location in the highlands...; Format: image/photograph

Shepherd's hut near Otavalo, Ecuador: A small thatched-roof hut sits nestled in a grass-covered hillside. A few horses graze nearby. Hills divided by terraced agricultural plots fill the background. This photo was taken near Otavalo, Ecuador, which is home to one of Latin America's most famous...; Format: image/photograph

Sweaters made in Ecuador: Several wool sweaters are folded and stacked. These sweaters are most likely alpaca wool — from llamas. The tradition of high-quality textile production in Ecuador dates from before the arrival of the Inca. Using both traditional and modern; Format: image/photograph

Traditional weaving in Ecuador: Photographs and text illustrate traditional weaving in Ecuador, from carding and spinning wool to selling finished products at the market.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

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