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Changing market conditions

The public market in El Valle has long been a place to buy fruits and vegetables, and because flower gardens are so much a part of the local lifestyle, flowers and plants as well. The little town in the crater of an ancient volcano has long attracted tourists, and part of the market has always served that sector.

Now, due to the expansion of tourism, a much bigger part of the market is dedicated to art, handicrafts, souvenirs and other tourist-oriented products.

Photo by Eric Jackson

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