Αξιοθέατα και μέρη για επίσκεψη Ιμπαμπούρα - Top 15

Being in this place and having the feeling of turning around and knowing everything you walked, is beautiful. A different view of everything and the most refreshing and delicious breeze there is.

The town of Otavalo is located at 2,532 meters above sea level. It offers many services and is perfect for a few days' break. Worth visiting is the Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo which offers a wide choice of fresh local products and, above all, a food court in which to refresh yourself!

This stretch of asphalt road connects Conaqui with Imantag. The road is quiet and passes through cultivated fields and hills. A very picturesque panorama.

Look for a sacred place with beautifully landscaped hiking trails. At the top you can crawl through narrow caves and discover other smaller waterfalls. Entrance fees are required.

Behind the figures at the parking lot there is a sales area of the local indigenous people, where you can also have a drink.

El Lechero is a viewpoint whose tree at the top of the hill is considered sacred. Although unknown to many people, this tranquil spot offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. Located in Otavalo, Ecuador near Condor Park. El Lechero, Otavalo's sacred tree, is part of local mythology and is believed to house the soul of a cursed lover who fell in love with a boy from a rival family. And then it was transformed into nearby Lake San Pablo. From the El Lechero viewpoint you can see Lake San Pablo, the Fuya Fuya Mountains, the Cotacachi Volcanoes, Imbabura and a great view of the city of Otavalo. The place where the tree stands is considered a sacred place with healing powers by local people. There are indigenous Otavaleños who perform many purification rituals and spiritual ceremonies. El Lechero is a place open to the public, where you can not only take beautiful photos, but also have picnics. To get there, you'll have to walk a steep 5km or so from Otavalo or hire a taxi for around $4 each way. There is no transport at the top. Ask the driver to wait if he doesn't want to go back. Source: https://www.planetandes.com/es/ecuador/andes/imbabura/otavalo/el-lechero-arbol-sagrado-otavalo/

Lake San Pablo or Imbacocha, Spanish Lago San Pablo, Kichwa: Impakucha ("Lake of the Andean Climbing Catfish": impa "Andean Climbing Catfish", kucha "lake") is located in the province of Imbabura in northern Ecuador, at 2,660 m above sea level, below the Imbabura volcano, has a water surface of about 1.8 km² and is of volcanic origin. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_San_Pablo You can take boats across the lake. There are a few stalls at the departure point.

Arriving from Otavalo without your own car: From the bus terminal, take the bus to Cotacachi or Quiroga. Buses run every 15-20 minutes. Just ask for Laguna at the terminal and someone will direct you to the right bus. Cost per ride: $0.4. The bus driver will drop you off at a taxi rank in Cotacachi or at the central park in Quiroga. From there, the only way to get to the lagoon is by taxi, as there are no buses going there. A taxi will cost around USD 5-6. For the return trip, it's best to use the taxi driver's phone number to call him for the return trip, as the lagoon is pretty deserted and there aren't really any taxis around. The price for the return trip is the same as for the outward trip. It would also be possible to hitchhike back at least to Quiroga, since the road from the lagoon goes through Quiroga. From there or Cotacachi, take the $0.4 bus to Otavalo again. The buses also leave here very regularly.