Salasaca
The Salasaca Indigenous village, whose people wear black capes. It is famous for handwoven wool rugs and tapestries, with weaving workshops and markets to visit.
Salasaca lies on the road about 30 km from Baños toward Ambato. Its residents are Indigenous people who traditionally wear black capes and white wide-brimmed hats. The village is known for handwoven wool tapestries with designs of Andean animals and myths. Roadside craft markets sell goods, and you can visit family weaving workshops to watch spinning, plant dyeing and weaving. During Inti Raymi, the June festival of the sun, traditional dances are performed. Take a bus toward Ambato and get off at the village entrance. It suits a half-day trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- San Martín Canyon & Inés María Waterfall
- Termas El Salado
- Puente San Francisco Bungee
- Mirador de la Virgen
- Baños Town Center
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Agua Santa
- Termas de la Virgen
- Casa del Árbol (Swing at the End of the World)