People of the Andes

A collection of people -- many of whom we met personally -- throughout our travels in Andean South America, including Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Two Chickens for $7 - Otavalo Market in Ecuador
A woman sells chickens - 2 for $7 - at the Saturday market in Otavalo, Ecuador. When we visited, there was a quarantine on large animals due to swine flu and another bovine disease. So, the animal market consisted of chickens and cuy (guinea pigs). Read more articles about our visit to Ecuador. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Vineyard Owner in El Valle, Bolivia
Jesus Romero has been growing grapes and making wine at his family vineyard for eight years in El Valle outside of Tarija, Bolivia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Colorful and Cheery - Cusco, Peru
An indigenous woman done up in her traditional dress sells hats and other knitted goods at a monthly crafts market in Cusco, Peru. The market takes place on the first Sunday of each month in the Plaza de Armas. Vendors have an opportunity to sell their goods directly to buyers instead of going through middlemen. Read more about trek to Machu Picchu. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
All Dressed Up in Ponchos - Chugchilan, Ecuador
These boys were in Chugchilan, Ecuador for a music and dance performance. We didn't get to see them perform, but we did get to admire their colorful ponchos. Read more articles about our visit to Ecuador. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Friendly Fruit Vendor - Ibarra, Ecuador
Taken at the main market in Ibarra, Ecuador. Read more articles about our visit to Ecuador. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Man's Best Friend? Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Shanta introduces us to his buddy the parrot who hangs out on his shoulder after his customers leave. Taken in Vilcabamba, Ecuador.
Showing Her Bodega - Chacarilla, Peru
Zenovia welcomes us (and the microfinance group) into her shop (bodega) and tells us how she uses her credit to buy inventory and increase margins. Taken in the village of Chacarilla near Huancavelica, Peru. Read more about microfinance at work in Huancavelica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Concentration - Potosi, Bolivia
A schoolgirl helps out in a presentation about hand washing and clean water at a student's fair in Potosi, Bolivia. Read: Potosi, Bolivia: Through Children's Eyes © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Off to the Weekly Market - Tarabuco, Bolivia
An indigenous man heads to the weekly Sunday market in Tarabuco near Sucre, Bolivia. Read more stories about Bolivia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Dressed Up for Market - Zumbahua, Ecuador
A woman gets decked out in her best hat and feather for market day in Zumbahua, Ecuador. Read more articles about our visit to Ecuador. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Nice Hat - Saquisili, Ecuador
An indigenous man waits patiently at the Saquisili animal market. Read more articles about our visit to Ecuador. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Goofing Around in Tarija, Bolivia
Audrey plays with some kids from the Primero de Mayo neighborhood in Tarija, Bolivia. The kids meet once a week on Saturday mornings while their mothers work in the market.
Traditional Tarabuco Headgear - Bolivia
An indigenous woman at the Tarabuco Sunday market wears a traditional hat from the region. Taken in Tarabuco near Sucre, Bolivia. Read more stories about Bolivia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Welcomed by Members - Chacarilla, Peru
We were welcomed by members of the collective bank in the village of Chacarilla (near Huancavelica, Peru). They shared their stories and how they were using credit to improve their businesses. Read more about microfinance at work in Huancavelica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Making Hats - Saquisili, Ecuador
We came across this hat maker while we walked around town the day before market day in Saquisili. He was busily preparing a supply of hats for the Thursday market. Read more articles about our visit to Ecuador. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Bolivia in Solidarity - Potosi, Bolivia
A young woman takes part in a march against domestic violence in Potosi, Bolivia. Read: Potosi, Bolivia: Through Children's Eyes © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Croquet Fan - Tarija, Bolivia
A young girl comes to watch our croquet game in Tarija, Bolivia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Entrepreneur Andres - San Juan de Miraflores, Lima, Peru
Andres has a small business in the Lima neighborhood of San Juan de Miraflores making metal pull carts for people to use at the market. He uses his small loan to buy materials at bulk prices. Read: What is Microfinance: A View from the Field © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Selling Snacks - Cusco, Peru
An older woman selling puffed snacks at the weekly Sunday morning parade in Cusco, Peru. Read more about trek to Machu Picchu. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Young Mother - Ucchus, Peru
A young mother is one of the members of the communal bank in the village of Ucchus near Huancavelica, Peru. Read more about microfinance at work in Huancavelica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Joy - Political Rally in Tupiza, Bolivia
A young woman smiles big at a political rally in Tupiza, Bolivia. Read more articles about Bolivia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com