
Travel guide · Andes
Imbabura 360°, Around the Sacred Volcano: complete tour guide
Circle sacred Imbabura Volcano through Lake San Pablo, Otavalo, Peguche, Cuicocha, Ibarra, Yahuarcocha and Zuleta. Choose a historic hacienda or a Karanqui community stay.
This guide brings together the essential information to prepare your trip and decide whether the experience fits your dates, interests and pace.
Main places
Esta guía conecta Lake San Pablo and Miralago, Otavalo and Peguche, Cotacachi and Cuicocha, Fábrica Imbabura, Hacienda Chorlaví or San Clemente, San Antonio de Ibarra, Yahuarcocha and historic Ibarra, Zuleta.
Itinerary
- Day 1 · Departure along the northern Pan-American Highway and Miralago viewpoint
- Day 1 · Otavalo craft market, Peguche Waterfall and artisan workshops
- Day 1 · Lunch in Cotacachi and interpreted visit to Cuicocha
- Day 1 · Fábrica Imbabura cultural complex and overnight in a hacienda or Karanqui community
- Day 2 · Woodcarving workshops in San Antonio de Ibarra
- Day 2 · Kayak on Yahuarcocha and El Arcángel viewpoint
- Day 2 · Historic Ibarra, paila ice cream and included lunch
- Day 2 · Zuleta community, site museum and hand embroidery before returning
Included
- Private SUV transportation with Wi-Fi
- Tour guide
- 1 night at Hacienda Chorlaví or San Clemente community
- 1 country breakfast
- 2 à la carte lunches
- Kayak and safety equipment
- Scheduled admissions
- First-aid kit and hydration
What to bring
- Comfortable layers and a windproof or waterproof jacket
- Extra clothes for kayaking
- Walking shoes with good grip
- SPF 50+ sunscreen, UV glasses and hat
- Valid passport or ID
- Ask permission before photographing people
Not included
- Dinners
- Optional motorboat ride at Cuicocha
- Alcoholic drinks and extra soft drinks
- Personal purchases
- Tips
- Travel medical insurance
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Circle sacred Imbabura Volcano through Lake San Pablo, Otavalo, Peguche, Cuicocha, Ibarra, Yahuarcocha and Zuleta. Choose a historic hacienda or a Karanqui community stay.
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