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Fuya Fuya Hil
The Fuya Fuya is preferred by tourists who like mountaineering in its different specialties.In the sector there are three trails that lead to the top of the hill from where you can see the top of the Imbabura, Cotacachi and Cayambe volcanoes. The scenic beauty offered by the sector is incomparable. You can climb the Fuya Fuya hill, which is the highest peak that surrounds the Mojanda lagoons and from its top you can see a large part of the inter-Andean alley of the Sierra Norte del Ecuador. Location Cerro Fuya FuyaThis hill is located near the Lagunas de Mojanda, passing the town of Pedro Moncayo, 17 km south of Otavalo. Activities: Climb to the top of Fuya Fuya Climb to the summit of Yanahurco Laguna Grande Ring Trekking Cochasquí Pyramids Trail - Laguna Chiquita Malchinguí Trail - Laguna Chiquita Yanahurco bypass Atahualpa Trail - Laguna Grande Laguna Grande ring road following the line of summits
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Mojanda Lagoons
The Mojanda Lagoons are surrounded by grasslands and remnants of native forests that maintain a representative biodiversity of the northern Andean moors. The lake complex is made up of three lagoons, the first and largest known as Caricocha or male lagoon which is of volcanic origin, next to this lagoon there are two smaller ones, Huarmicocha or female lagoon and Yanacocha or black lagoon, all of them will achieve transmit the tranquility of its waters and the life of its surroundings. It has crystal clear water, ideal for fishing, hiking and camping. Location It is located on the provincial border between Pichincha and Imbabura, at the foot of the Fuya Fuya hill at 4,263 meters above sea level; passing the town of Pedro Moncayo, 17 km south of Otavalo. The Mojanda lake complex is at the top of the Mojanda-Cajas knot mountain system and occupies the crater cauldron of the extinct Mojanda volcano.
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Taxopamba Waterfall
This waterfall is made up of 2 jumps, the first jump is 15 m long, where it forms a small ford of 1 m and the second jump is 10 m long with a width of 1.50 m and forms a second ford of 8 m. The waters of this waterfall are transparent and cloudless and have a temperature of 9°C. The area of the waterfall is surrounded by natural vegetation and on the way to it we will find crops of the inhabitants of the area. How to get? We must go by car to the community of Mojandita, which is 20 minutes from Otavalo. Once there we can park the vehicle in the town to start a walk of approximately another 20 minutes until we reach the waterfall, since there are no roads for cars. If we do not have our own vehicle, we can hire a taxi or a van to take us to the Mojandita community, but the return to Otavalo will be on foot. Ticket cost: USD 3
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Ponchos Square
The Centennial Market or also called "Plaza de Ponchos", is one of the most visited places by national and foreign tourists. Thousands of artisans and merchants, most of them from Otavaleño, gather in this plaza, who go out every day of the week to exhibit their crafts, especially on Saturdays when the fair extends to the nearby streets due to its magnitude and importance. Here you can find everything from fabrics, hats, jewelry, embroidery, bracelets to works made of wood or clay. You can also find traditional handicrafts where their design, raw material and quality have changed, but still reflect the work of the Otavaleño people. In this place you can see paintings from Tigua, tapestries from the Salasacas, carvings from San Antonio de Ibarra, leather goods from Cotacachi, handicrafts from the Saraguros, from the Kichwa from the east; with this Otavalo becomes a cultural center. How to get? From Otavalo, it is located on Antonio José de Sucre and Quiroga streets, 3 blocks from the terminal, towards the southern end of Otavalo.
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Otavalo Indigenous Market
The most famous indigenous market of Ecuador is the one of Otavalo canton, northern of Quito city. Its unique beauty in South America lies in the kindness of the Otavaleños indigenous, the extraordinary offer of traditional products and the experience of the Ecuadorian Andean culture, full of tradition frozen in time. Saturday is a unique day to visit Otavalo, because its market spreads all over the city, having the “Plaza de los Ponchos” as its center, where the traditional market is located. It is the only day of the week in which lots of diversity in the production of clothes and fabrics can be appreciated, since the rest of the days the commercial activity is reduced to the Plaza and the shops that are around it. At the market you can find: ponchos, sweaters, armadillo charangos, paintings, jewelry, craftworks, tapestries, etc. The best offers and prices are achieved by haggling and walking up the distant streets, as Otavalo is a single market. The modern economic and textile boom of the Otavaleños dates back to 1960. Otavalo products are now found in the markets of the world, in South America, the United States, Europe or Asia. The surroundings of Otavalo also offer much to the visitor. It is easy to go to Peguche, San José de la Bolsa, Selva Alegre, Cotama, Agato and Ilumán, to appreciate the textile skills of the indigenous people directly or to buy their productions directly from the artisans. In Cotacachi there is a large leather industry and in San Antonio there is the wood carving. The enumeration continues with the Waterfall of Peguche, or the lakes where moments of distraction can be spent at: Mojanda, San Pablo, Cuicocha and Yaguarcocha lakes.For the photography enthusiast, a great option is the Animal Market, early in the morning and also on Saturday. From Otavalo it is easy to admire the beauty of its imposing mountains such us the Imbabura and its telluric couple, the Mama Cotacachi.
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The Milkman Viewpoint
The landscape is made up of a purely agricultural area where corn crops prevail, mainly, and other Andean products typical of the place. We also find eucalyptus forests, pine. The fauna is represented by birds that are typical of the inter-Andean region such as sparrows, blackbirds, huiracchuros, quilicos, quindes, among others. It is a natural viewpoint from where you can see the San Pablo lagoon, the Imbabura volcano, the city of Otavalo, the Fuya Fuya mountain and the Cotacachi volcano. From the traditional point of view, it is a very important place for indigenous customs, since it is a sacred site where purification rituals are carried out among indigenous people of Ecuador and the world. Location It is located 50 minutes on foot from the city of Otavalo in the Eugenio Espejo Parish and is at 2847 meters above sea level. It is a 10-minute walk from Parque Condor. Activities we can do: mystical tourism cultural tourism Photography
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Saint Paul's Lake
The San Pablo Lake, is a beautiful water hole that is guarded by the majestic Imbabura volcano, it is the largest lake in the province of Imbabura, and offers several paths that lead to natural viewpoints such as El Lechero and Mira Lago. In this lake, the famous swimming crossing takes place every year for the Yamor Festival. The indigenous people go fishing early in the morning in their reed canoes and also take a bath and wash their clothes on the shores of the Lake during the day. In addition to refreshing the gaze when contemplating the landscape, it delights and distracts with the presence of small white sailboats that cross its placid waters, singing with the clean white clothing of the indigenous people who live in the sector and who are a very part of life. imbabureña. How to get? Through the control entrance of Cajas Panamericana Norte, you enter through the Eugenio Espejo sector, a pedestrian bridge is identified, 4 km of paved road.
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Otavalango Museum
Contributes to the conservation and revitalization of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Kichwa Otavalo people, through research, tourism development and cultural education. It shows the customs and traditions of the Otavaleño people, they demonstrate their ancestral clothing and indicate how the fabrics are, in addition they present their dance and music. You can enjoy how they perform the interpretations of the festivities of the Otavaleño people such as: the indigenous marriage, the wake, the music, among other native ceremonies. Location Located 5 minutes from downtown Otavalo. Barrio San Juan, via Antigua a Quiroga #1230, Old San Pedro factory. Entry price Adults $5.00 Children (up to 12 years old) $2.50 Seniors $2.50
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El Condor Park
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, rescue, rehabilitation and possible re-introduction to nature of birds of prey, vultures (Andean condor) and owls. Our mission is to create awareness about the importance of environmental problems and their relationship with society, taking the Andean condor, owls, birds of prey and their habitat as the basis for action, as they constitute important indicators and relevant symbols of Andean culture. To fulfill our purposes, we carry out parallel environmental education activities that help us establish connections between these birds and society. As well as self-financing tasks that promote ecotourism Various activities take place in the park, such as: Educational activities such as the protection and care of birds, with special emphasis on the illegal purchase of species and the introduction of non-domestic animals into homes, altering the environment and habitat of the species. Bird of prey training bird of prey rescue Costs and schedules It is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., complementing this with the flight show hours that are at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ticket prices for adults is USD 4.50, children and people with disabilities at USD 2.00 How to get? From Otavalo, it is located 5 minutes near Otavalo, on the Pucará de Curyloma hill, at 2,800 meters above sea level. You enter through the Panamericana, at the height of the gas station at the entrance of Otavalo, advancing to Piedrahita street in the city of Otavalo; 5 km of road, perfectly signposted, takes us to the very entrance of the park.
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Peguche Waterfall
The Peguche Waterfall is located in the city of Otavalo, Imbabura Province The Peguche waterfall is located in the Faccha Llacta community, 1.5 km from the Peguche community and 3.3 km from the city of Otavalo. Located at a height of 1821 meters above sea level. and at an average temperature of 12 ° C. This 30 meter high and 6 meter wide waterfall forms on steep slopes. In its surroundings there is shrub vegetation, standing out the elderberry, cholán and mainly blackberries. With a welcoming environment and well defined trails, this place calls us to spend moments of relaxation in the company of friends and family. In addition we can find a second waterfall 6 meters high at the top, which can be easily reached by one of the trails. We can also visit small suitable pools in the lower part, next to the river. The forest surrounding the waterfall has demarcated sites for activities such as camping and picnic. At the Inti Raymi festivals, the Peguche waterfall is the ceremonial center for the purification ritual. In it, dancers from various communities bathe in its waters from 8 at night before starting the dances. How to get to the Peguche Waterfall How to get to the Peguche Waterfall on foot Estimated arrival time: 40 minutes. From the city of Otavalo, we reached the train track and continued north to the community of Peguche and then took the detour to the right, which is located in the UPC Community Police Unit in the area and headed to the Faccha Llacta community. Upon entering the waterfall, they will ask us for registrars and a voluntary financial contribution for the preservation of the area. How to get in your own vehicle to the Peguche waterfall Estimated arrival time: 10 minutes. From the city of Otavalo, we reached Calle Luis de la Torre, next to the railway line and headed north. We take the detour to the right that is in the UPC Community Police Unit and head towards the Faccha Llacta community that has parking areas How to get by public transport to the Peguche waterfall Estimated arrival time: 10 to 20 minutes We can take a taxi in the city of Otavalo. Cost: 3 USD In front of the Otavalo bus terminal, every 30 minutes, we can take a bus from the Imbaburapac cooperative (red bus) that goes to the Peguche waterfall. Ticket value: 35 cents. Activities you can do in the Peguche Waterfall Camping Picnic Photography Hikes Mystical tourism What should we do on our trip to the Peguche waterfall? Warm clothing in winter time Comfortable shoes Mosquito repellent Sunglasses Photographic camera Tips and precautions when visiting the Peguche Waterfall Being at the top of the waterfall, be careful to enter the river to avoid accidents. Collect garbage in bags to deposit them in designated places and places. If an overnight stay is found in the camping area, give notice in the information center for the assignment of the security guard.
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Ñanda Mañachi Musical Instruments Workshop
Ñanda Mañachi is a philosophy of life. They are two words that express solidarity in the Andean world. Connected with the "randi randi", the giving and giving or collaboration in the villages of the Ecuadorian highlands. Ñanda Mañachi is translated into Spanish as "lend me the road". It is the name of the gallery-workshop of handicrafts of the Pichamba family, community of Peguche, canton Otavalo, province of Imbabura, in the north of Ecuador. José Luis Pichamba is about to complete 5 decades dedicated to the making of Andean musical instruments. He transmitted his knowledge, or rather inherited it, to his 8 children. The family enterprise has now diversified its offer. His daughters make earrings and necklaces with native designs and dream catchers against nightmares. The Otavalos are an indigenous group from Imbabura. They are a people of musicians, artisans and merchants. Their culture, known internationally, attracts tourists to Peguche. The Pichamba take advantage of this to also offer traditional food and music in their workshop-gallery. The palla, a small rondador typical of Otavalo, takes shape and sound in the skillful hands of José Luis. The workshop is also an exhibition centre for musical instruments from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, the Andean area. From its walls hang rondadores, quenas, toyos, charangos, bandolines, guitars. Pichamba as a musician plays various wind, string and percussion instruments. In his business he also sells records of the group Ñanda Mañachi. Ñanda Mañachi is a musical group of internationally famous Otavalan Indians. They are about to celebrate 50 years of career. José Pichamba was a founding member. In 1973, with the participation of 18 indigenous communities of Peguche, Zuleta and Angochagua, 70 indigenous people received training as musicians with Professor Alfonso Cachiguango.
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Imbabura, Ecuador
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Discover Otavalo, a charming city in the province of Imbabura, in the sierra region of Ecuador. A destination for visitors who want to explore the cultural and natural richness of Ecuador.