Tag: otavalo
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Swimming the San Pablo Lake
A different crossing for the adventurous The San Pablo Lake is the Ecuadorian biggest natural lake, located in the Imbabura province, about 5 minutes away from the Otavalo city. It is placed at almost 2662 m. It is at the foot of the majestic Imbabura Volcano (4640 m.). Its maximum length reaches about 3600 m.…
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Plaza de los ponchos (Otavalo)
The canton of Otavalo is a place of history and tradition, preserving centuries‑old artisanal practices in the production of textiles, which are sold in the “Plaza de los Ponchos” (The Ponchos Square), one of the largest traditional markets in South America. Plaza de los Ponchos, also known as Mercado Centenario, is a permanent fair, being…