The Top 13 Attractions in Otavalo
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Otavalo. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Otavalo is a region where 13
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 30, 2025
Cuicocha Lagoon Loop Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
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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Peguche Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
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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Wildflower Path in Reserva Ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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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Facchawahua Stone Sculptures and Wish Fountain
Highlight • Monument
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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Laguna Grande de Mojanda
Highlight • Lake
Nice excursion to a total of 3 lagoons. It takes about 45 minutes by taxi from Otavalo, the road is uneven cobblestone and very winding. Arrived at the lagoon you …
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