If you want go off the beaten track, Saraguro is worth a stopover for its authenticity and traditional culture.

All over the city we can see the essence of their culture. Here we can see a lady and her daughter in typical clothes. Pearl necklace and colorful top, covered with a large black fabric and a small black hat.

Some people describe the black clothing typical of the Saraguro as a sign of mourning for the death of the Inca Emperor Atahualpa.

No idea if it's the truth or not as they don't talk to strangers much.

Tier: Amateur