IMBABURA - VOLCANO - YAHUARCOCHA LAKE
35km distance South
30min by car
20 usd (include transport, food and ticket)
35km distance South
30min by car
20 usd (include transport, food and ticket)
El volcán Imbabura (4.560 m.) es testigo de una rica oferta de iniciativas de pobladores que apuestan por el turismo. Los descendientes de los caranquis realizan un turismo comunitario que rinde homenaje a sus raíces: en San Clemente, en las faldas del Imbabura y a 10 minutos de Ibarra, aún es posible compartir la hechura del pan de maíz o, con el llamado agroturismo, levantarse muy temprano para arar la tierra. Además de vivir una auténtica experiencia con el mundo andino, el viajero también puede realizar cabalgatas hasta el volcán o visitar la cercana laguna del Cubilche. No hay que olvidar que también puede accederse a convivencias con familias locales y hasta realizar voluntariado, por lo que muchos extranjeros acuden a esta zona. Hay un circuito que incluye pequeñas poblaciones como Zuleta, famosa por sus bordados, o la visita a la talabartería de Emerson Obando, en la comuna La Esperanza. Todo esto viene acompañado de una gastronomía local con productos que entrega esta tierra generosa, como las tiernas mazorcas de maíz, el morocho o las habas con queso. Imbabura es una de las provincias más encantadoras de Ecuador. Y no es únicamente por el atractivo de sus 26 lagos y lagunas –como San Pablo, Yahuarcocha o Mojanda–, sino porque combina la histórica ciudad de Ibarra, su capital, con pujantes poblaciones como Otavalo, que tiene el mercado artesanal más importante de América Latina; Cotacachi, destacada como centro manufacturero de productos de cuero, y Atuntaqui, poseedora de la industria textil más importante del país. Además, en la región se asientan pueblos ancestrales descendientes del señorío étnico de los caranquis (500 al 1500 de nuestra era), cuya herencia cultural se exhibe, por ejemplo, a través de más de más de 5.000 tolas y de las fiestas deslumbrantes de la cosecha, en junio, conocidas como sanjuanes o intiraymis. A ellos se suman los pueblos afrodescendientes que habitan en el Valle del Chota, y un mestizaje que, para el caso de Ibarra, se desborda en conciertos de música alternativa en sus más de 86 cafés, bares y discotecas, que suenan en medio de su característica arquitectura republicana. No hay que olvidar que desde tiempos antiguos la región está regida por el maíz, así que sus fiestas, ciclos, gastronomía y diversas actividades dependen de este maravilloso grano.
The Imbabura 4,560 m.) Volcano is witnessing a rich supply of people betting initiatives by tourism. The descendants of the Caranquis do a community tourism that pays homage to its roots: in San Clemente, at the foot of Imbabura and 10 minutes from Ibarra is still possible to share the making of cornbread or with the so-called agritourism up too early for plowing. In addition to an authentic experience with the Andean world, travelers can also go horseback riding up the volcano or visit the nearby lagoon Cubilche. Do not forget that you can also be accessed with local families and gatherings up to volunteer, so many foreigners flock to this area. There is a circuit that includes small towns such as Zuleta, famous for its embroidery, or visit Saddlery Emerson Obando in the district La Esperanza. All this is accompanied by a local cuisine with products delivered this generous land, as the tender ears of corn, or beans morocho cheese. Imbabura is one of the most charming provinces of Ecuador. And not only by the attractiveness of its 26 lakes and ponds, as San Pablo, Yahuarcocha or Mojanda, but because it combines its capital the historic city of Ibarra, with booming populations as Otavalo, which has the largest traditional market in Latin America, Cotacachi, a leading manufacturing center as leather products, and Atuntaqui, which holds the nation's largest textile industry. In addition, native peoples in the region settle ethnic descendants dominion of Caranquis ( 500 to 1500 AD ), whose cultural heritage is exhibited, for example, through more than more than 5,000 tolas and the dazzling celebrations of the harvest in June, known as Sanjuanes or intiraymis. They people of African descent living in the Valle del Chota, and mix that, in the case of Ibarra, overflows into alternative music concerts in more than 86 cafes, bars and nightclubs are added, sounding among his Republican architecture feature. Do not forget that since ancient times the region is governed by the corn, so their holidays, cycles, food and activities depend on this wonderful grain.
The Imbabura 4,560 m.) Volcano is witnessing a rich supply of people betting initiatives by tourism. The descendants of the Caranquis do a community tourism that pays homage to its roots: in San Clemente, at the foot of Imbabura and 10 minutes from Ibarra is still possible to share the making of cornbread or with the so-called agritourism up too early for plowing. In addition to an authentic experience with the Andean world, travelers can also go horseback riding up the volcano or visit the nearby lagoon Cubilche. Do not forget that you can also be accessed with local families and gatherings up to volunteer, so many foreigners flock to this area. There is a circuit that includes small towns such as Zuleta, famous for its embroidery, or visit Saddlery Emerson Obando in the district La Esperanza. All this is accompanied by a local cuisine with products delivered this generous land, as the tender ears of corn, or beans morocho cheese. Imbabura is one of the most charming provinces of Ecuador. And not only by the attractiveness of its 26 lakes and ponds, as San Pablo, Yahuarcocha or Mojanda, but because it combines its capital the historic city of Ibarra, with booming populations as Otavalo, which has the largest traditional market in Latin America, Cotacachi, a leading manufacturing center as leather products, and Atuntaqui, which holds the nation's largest textile industry. In addition, native peoples in the region settle ethnic descendants dominion of Caranquis ( 500 to 1500 AD ), whose cultural heritage is exhibited, for example, through more than more than 5,000 tolas and the dazzling celebrations of the harvest in June, known as Sanjuanes or intiraymis. They people of African descent living in the Valle del Chota, and mix that, in the case of Ibarra, overflows into alternative music concerts in more than 86 cafes, bars and nightclubs are added, sounding among his Republican architecture feature. Do not forget that since ancient times the region is governed by the corn, so their holidays, cycles, food and activities depend on this wonderful grain.
A diez minutos al noreste de Ibarra, esta zona se ha convertido en un atractivo no solamente por su emblemático lago y sus instalaciones para competencias automovilísticas, sino por su infraestructura hotelera y recreaciones acuáticas. Desde este sitio puede observarse la loma de Guayabillas, uno de los pulmones de la urbe y que aloja un centro de vida silvestre. Frente a esa enigmática colina se asienta el tradicional barrio de El Alpargate, donde es posible degustar diversos platos tradicionales. Yahuarcocha, cuyo nombre en kichwa significa «Lago de Sangre», recuerda una antigua batalla entre los caranquis y los incas que terminó con miles de los fallecidos flotando en esas aguas teñidas de rojo.
Ten minutes northeast of Ibarra, this area has become attractive not only for its emblematic lake and its facilities for car racing, but for its hotel infrastructure and water recreations. From this site you can see Guayabillas Knoll, one of the lungs of the city and hosts a wildlife center. Facing this enigmatic hill the traditional neighborhood of El Alpargate, where you can taste different traditional dishes are based. Yahuarcocha, whose name in Quechua means "Lake of Blood" recalls an ancient battle between the Incas Caranquis and ended with thousands of dead floating in these waters stained red.
Ten minutes northeast of Ibarra, this area has become attractive not only for its emblematic lake and its facilities for car racing, but for its hotel infrastructure and water recreations. From this site you can see Guayabillas Knoll, one of the lungs of the city and hosts a wildlife center. Facing this enigmatic hill the traditional neighborhood of El Alpargate, where you can taste different traditional dishes are based. Yahuarcocha, whose name in Quechua means "Lake of Blood" recalls an ancient battle between the Incas Caranquis and ended with thousands of dead floating in these waters stained red.