City: Imbabura Province
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Imbabura (Spanish pronunciation: [imbaˈβuɾa]) is a province located in the Andes of northern Ecuador. The capital is Ibarra. The people of the province speak Spanish and the Imbaburan Quechua language.
Restaurants in Imbabura Province
1. Tourexpress & Transfers
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Jorge Villarruel TourExpress & Transfers, is a provider of tourist transport services, with 7 years of experience in this field. From beginning to end your trip will be a wonderful experience with Tour Express & Transfers. A comfortable, safe and personalized transport and tours services. We are a Company that has highly qualified, punctual and responsible people, we speak in english and spanish. Our service: * Sightseeing tours, * City tours, * Transfers to and from airport, Transfers to others cities. It's not just a trip, it's an experience that you will love it.
2. Quichua Native Travel
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
We are Sustainable Tourism based Tour Operator. We are a tour operator organization focused on the development of our communities, we are working with social, economic, environmental and cultural responsibility, Our emblematic project is the accommodation with indigenous families and the community micro enterprises of the La Calera community. Our programs are focused on experiential tourism, providing unforgettable experiences in care quality standards and customer service. We offer tour activities such us: Homestay with indigenous family, Sustainaible tourism, Hiking, Climbing, Biking, Trekking, Horseback riding, City tours, Adventure tours, Tour of indigenous communities, Jungle tours, Top destinations in Ecuador (Coast, Andes, Amazon and Galapagos), Volunteering. We are offering multiday trips and daily tours at Ecuador, or at otavalo area an it´s sorroundings.
3. Laguna Cuicocha
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4.5 based on 844 reviews
Located west of the Chota River, this extinct eroded volcano is best known for its deep crater lake and two lava islands.
Reviewed By shoellr - Cotacachi, Ecuador
The Cuicocha lagoon is located south of the city of Cotacahi, passing a town called Quiroga, you can go by car or hire a truck in the town of Quiroga, the road to the lagoon is paved and in very good condition, the trip From the center of the city to the lagoon it takes about half an hour and about fifteen minutes from Quiroga, once there you can see the huge lagoon from different viewpoints, formerly it was called the lagoon of the gods by the natives, it is a crater volcanic located at the base of the main mountain of the city called Cotacachi volcano, its waters are beautiful and of a dark blue in the middle of the lagoon there are two islets. The first islet is called Teodoro Wolf, and the second is called Jose Maria Yerovi, in these two islets there is a great variety of native flowers of the area such as orchids and mosses there are also animals such as ducks, rabbits and foxes. Gas bubbles emerge from the depths of the lake due to volcanic activity. There is an earthen path that surrounds the lagoon it is possible to walk along the path and it takes about 3 hours to go around the lagoon, in this path you will be able to see a large number of unique flowers of the province and if you are lucky any animal, I would recommend you going with a guide in the area because the path has many ways and you can get lost in the mountains, there are many activities that you can do in the lagoon such as the boat ride, It is one of the most incredible experiences of this visit, because you can observe the purity of its waters, and feel the cold wind that circulates inside the crater, you can also appreciate the vegetation and wildlife up close. The two islets are covered in 25 minutes. In the smallest there is a Virgin, vestiges of an abandoned inn and a path that can be accessed with permission from the Ministry of the Environment. Upon entering the place you will find some craft stalls with leather items such as: wallets, purses, belts, suitcases, shoes, clothing, among others, woolen fabrics and more. There is also an interpretation center located 200 meters from the entrance of the Cuicocha lagoon, it has educational information about the Reserve. In addition, there is an auditorium, in which environmental education talks are given; a small botanical garden, where you can appreciate the different species of flora that the area has. If you want to eat there is a small restaurant where they offer typical dishes of the area, they also offer you hot drinks after returning from the boat, the weather is very cold so I would recommend you to wear warm clothes when you go there, however it is a wonderful experience and a beautiful place, hope to return very soon.
4. Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By mimic767 - Drummond, United States
A huge town square filled with stalls and a myriad of Ecuadorean arts and crafts adits you. Open 9 to 6. Went on a Wednesday afternoon. You can bargain...stayed just one hour . Long enough to find beautiful things, not too long to get overwhelmed.
5. Cava Caran - Beer Experience
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Know how we brew in Ecuador, the local ingredients we use and the fascinating history behind beer in Ecuador. Taste different kinds of beer and enjoy the food that was built around the beer ingredients. Life the Caran Experience.
Reviewed By ChrisB614 - Albany, United States
I wasn’t expecting this in Otavalo. Our cab into town dropped us off right in front of this place. “Beer experience”? We’re in. We had the 6 beer sampler and loved the quality and diversity of the beers. The music and hip atmosphere just add to the experience. If you’re in town and want a warm respite from rotating between “Club” and “Pilsner”, this is your place.
6. Otavalo Market
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4.0 based on 1,128 reviews
This colorful Indian market takes place each Saturday and features some of the finest woven products in the region including ponchos, sweaters, wall hangings and shawls.
Reviewed By christophergG7168EY - Oxted, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed walking around this lovely local crafts market, fully of clourful traditional clothing, bags, belts along with nicely designed t-shirts, all at reasonable prices.
7. Cascada de Peguche
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4.0 based on 731 reviews
Reviewed By mimic767 - Drummond, United States
Worth a mile hike on well groomed trail to picturesque waterfall...sacred waterfall. Water conservation and reverence is at the heart of all indigenous cultures as is love and protection for Pache Mama , Mother earth. Walk through indigenous village, Just sign in as guest,,,proceed to trails..one handicapped accessible for large wheeled wheel chair. Oly a short $2 van ride from Otavalo Square.
8. Termas Chachimbiro Arco Iris
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
9. Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By lorenamontenegro - Quito, Ecuador
Ibarra San Miguel Arcángel viewpoint IMBABURA-IBARRA From the San Miguel Arcangel viewpoint you can admire the entire city of Ibarra with its direct view of Cerro Imbabura, Guayabillas Protective Forest, seen from the left towards the Yahuarcocha lagoon. At the top of the viewpoint stands the monument of San Miguel Arcangel, patron and protector of the city. The image of the Archangel Saint Michael is 13 meters and its base is 9 meters. There are handicraft shops whose services are organized to be provided with a site to prevent the safety of visitors. 2 km away is the hill of Yuracrucito used for paragliding. The climate is moderate allowing it to be enjoyed throughout the year, with an average temperature of 17º C. Its location is adjacent to the south-east of the city of Ibarra. This site is a natural viewpoint from where you have an excellent view of the city of Ibarra and its surroundings such as San Antonio de Ibarra, La Esperanza, lomas de Azaya, Loma de Guayabillas, Yuracruz and elevations such as Imbabura, Cubilche, Cunrro, Cotacachi , among other. Handicraft and food stores have been located, whose owners are organized in the Alto de Reyes Merchants Association, who have planned a site to prevent the safety of visitors. By private vehicle on via Yurachucito, on Loma Alto de Reyes in the Priorato neighborhood, 15 minutes from the center of the city of Ibarra The highlights of Mirador Arcángel San Miguel Lagoon • Yahuarcocha Lagoon: This lagoon is surrounded by hills and natural viewpoints that are suspended towards the south-west side, mostly eroded. It presents an environment of crops, farms and indigenous lands framed by the Angochagua mountain range. • Tolas del Tablon: Las Tolas are located to the east of Laguna de Yahuarcocha on a high promontory (about 200 meters above the lake) in the only esplanade of the Cordillera de Angochagua, which apparently was created. According to the samples collected and analyzed from the site using the carbon 14 method, they date from 1470 AD. C. and the construction of these Tolas oscillates between the years 700-1525. • Autodromo Internacional de Yahuarcocha: This autodrome has been used for national and international automobile competitions and temporary practices since 1970. It is modern in style and has two motorways with a total area of 192,000 m2, the first of which has 150 000 m2 and the second has 42,000 m2. • Tolas de Socapamba: It is a mound site located 4 km from the Yahuarcocha Lagoon, at the foot of the Cordillera de Angochagua on one side of the Panamericana Norte, between the hot climate of the Chota Valley and the humid-dry mesothermic of La Hoya Internacional in an arid place. I love this place. I recommend that you visit one of the main activities that can be done is photography but the most important thing is to spend time that allows you to relax having a spectacular view.
