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- JF
I had a truly wonderful, almost magical experience at el "Turismo Comunitario" in Salasaka! I had the opportunity to talk to, learn from and connect with some of the most loving and dedicated people I have ever met! The activities they offer at the project are very wide: learning about indigenous agriculture and how they produce their hand-made textiles in an incredibly long and elaborate process, cooking and eating their traditional food, learning about century-old legends and stories of the indigenous people of Salasaka or hiking to their holy places in the surrounding mountains are some of them. No matter which activity you choose, you will not just learn about indigenous culture and daily life in the mountains or probably eat delicous food at some point, but you will also encounter a bunch of very dedicated people, all of them with their own story, beliefs and a lot to tell. Every room has its own little bathroom and is furnished with large, comfy and warm beds, plus they all have their own indigenous touch, like the blankets or the tapestry. There is also a common room with a cozy fireplace to be used and shared. The breakfast and the optional lunch/dinner are freshly made from local products and if you want to, you can participate in preparing them, like forming and roasting tortillas over a small fire in the kitchen. There is a bus running every 30min, which takes you to Salasakas main road from where are frequent buses running straight to Ambato/Quito, but also towards Baños, Puyo, Tena and Macas. You can also reach Cotopaxi and Chimborazo on a day trip (which are by the way holy mountains for some indigenous people). At the accomodation is also plenty of space for a rental car. I can recommed this socialbnb to everyone wanting to experience nature, indigenous culture as well as tranquility offside the bigger cities while having the idea of "giving back". The people and families participating in el "Proyecto Turismos Comunitario" are as a whole convinced of their project of preserving, sharing and passing on their wonderful culture.
Jovina F•August 2023•