David Debrincat

Saquisilí Holidays

Lying 12 kilometres from Latacunga , Saquisili is worth visiting primarily for its large weekly market, which is held every Thursday morning.

Visit Saquisilí

Art & Culture
Handicraft
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Saquisilí: How to get there?

20 minutes by bus from Latacunga

Saquisilí: See when to go?

On Thursday, all year long

Saquisilí: For how long?

One day

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Saquisilí: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

12 km from Latacunga, Saquisili is a tiny, authentic village which is well worth the trip.

My suggestion

You need to go there on Thursday so you can experience its typical weekly market.

Stéphanie Charbit

Travel writer

Lying 12 kilometres from Latacunga , Saquisili is worth visiting primarily for its large weekly market, which is held every Thursday morning.

My suggestion

Except for the market, there isn't much to see in Saquisili. So make sure you do visit on a Thursday morning!

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