The Top 11 Attractions in Cotacachi
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Cotacachi. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cotacachi is a region where 11
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Circular hike around the "guinea pig lagoon". The easiest way to get there from Otavalo is by bus to Quiroga and then by taxi from the parque central there ($5)
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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.
Entrance fees are required.
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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.
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Behind the figures at the parking lot there is a sales area of the local indigenous people, where you can also have a drink.
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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 …
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