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| The fountain in Ataco's main square |
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| Andrea, me, and Mom (Franco) in the middle holding our bags |
Ataco, a highlight on Ruta de Las Flores (Flower Route), known for picturesque little towns with colonial architecture. Ataco is also known for being fairly safe to walk around, and teeming with local artisans displaying their craft for a reasonable price.
We spent the day exploring the area and stopped at a local "fun park" complete with a canopy challenge and zipline ride. After an enjoyable brush with the heights, we made our way into town.
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| First challenge...the Canopy! |
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| Andrea using her skills to navigate the wobbly steps |
Found on many corners, Ataco has several full wall murals which reflect the town's inclination to bright colorful art.
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| Bargaining for a fair price... |
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| Great use of bike wheel for textile production! |
Ataco had a large indoor market which featured many of their local crafts. This area is also known for its textile production and as part of this market, several looms were set up/in use for this purpose. Again, the vibrancy of color was an ongoing theme in all textiles and crafts.
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| Snack of choice, corn on the cob vs mango popsicle... |
Never before have I seen such a dressed corn cob. Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, coconut...but, I have to say after trying it, it was pretty tasty!
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| Franco, Astrid and I in front of one of the colonial churches |
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| An amazing tree... |
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| A mural completed just this January. |
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