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March 2010 |

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Quinoa is one of the most fortified grains in existence and was a staple of the Andean diet. At the "house of their grandparents" Tio Mario Tontaquimba and his wife demonstrate the process of preparation of quinoa for lunch. Spanish Quechua |
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Paradero Inca Tambo, a Healthy Diet, part 2 March 8 |

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At one time, 90% of the indigenous families of Peguche were involved in the weaving process, even before tourism. Tio Mario Tontaquimba and his wife offer demonstrations at their workshop, "La Casa de Mis Abuelos" . Spanish Quechua |
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Paradero Inca Tambo, Weavers of Peguche March 9 |



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In this final segment, Tio Mario Tontaquimba Diaz collects several effective medicinal herbs used by the corinderos of the Andean Indigenous community for centuries. Tio Mario is well known for his ability to treat many illnesses, including cancer. |
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Paradero Inca Tambo, the Curative Powers of Herbs March10 |

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Today I visited the Paradero Inca Tambo in Peguche to visit with Tio Mario Tontaquimba Diaz and his wife who welcome guests to visit their workshops and to obtain insight into the Indigenous Andean culture of the Otavalo rural area. Spanish Quechua |
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Paradero Inca Tambo, the "House of their Grandparents" March 6 |


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The ancients depended on Maize as their principal food. Tio Mario Tontaquimba and his wife offer travelers the opportunity to observe the preparation of a typical meal at the "house of their grandparents", the Paradero Inca Tambo. Spanish Quechua |
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Paradero Inca Tambo, a Healthy Diet, part 1 March 7 |
