The Top 5 Lakes in Imbabura
Looking to visit the best lakes in Imbabura? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Imbabura’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Cuicocha Lagoon Loop Trailhead
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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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Yahuarcocha Lake
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Great ways and beautiful nature for cycling!
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Wildflower Path in Reserva Ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas
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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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Laguna Grande de Mojanda
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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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San Pablo Lake
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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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