Routes Planner Features Updates

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Natural Monuments

Eugenio Espejo (Calpaqui)

El Lechero Sacred Tree and Viewpoint

Natural Monuments

Eugenio Espejo (Calpaqui)

El Lechero Sacred Tree and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

El Lechero Sacred Tree and Viewpoint

Hiking

5.0

(2)

Mountaineering

5.0

(1)

Location: Eugenio Espejo (Calpaqui), Imbabura, Ecuador

See nearby routes

Tips

May 26, 2023

Hiking

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.

Translated by

•

July 17, 2022

Mountaineering

El Lechero is an ancient tree on a hilltop above Otavalo overlooking the San Pablo Lagoon, Otavalo and Imbabura Volcano. What is special about this tree is not only its age (it is said to be more than a thousand years old), but also its religious background. According to the indigenous people, it is said to have healing abilities. It is not for nothing that he is visited and worshiped for rituals or weddings

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Sign up for free

Nearby routes

Best routes near El Lechero Sacred Tree and Viewpoint

3.8

(4)

12

hikers

#1.

Peguche Waterfall – Natural Swimming Pool loop from Otavalo

9.67km

02:56

310m

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Moderate

4.7

(3)

15

hikers

#2.

Plaza de los Ponchos Market – Peguche Waterfall loop from Otavalo

12.4km

03:39

330m

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Moderate

3

hikers

#3.

Hiking loop from Otavalo

6.41km

02:03

260m

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 2,830 m

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Thursday 29 October

23°C

12°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Location: Eugenio Espejo (Calpaqui), Imbabura, Ecuador

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Start of the Cuicocha Lagoon Loop Trail

Cascada de Peguche

Otavalo Town Center

Emiliano Zapata Monument, Parque Simón Bolívar

Cuicocha Lake Trail

Imbabura Main Summit

View of Agato

View of Imbabura Volcano

Natural Swimming Pool

Zuleta

Cuicocha Crater Lake

Cerro Imbabura Primera Cumbre