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Imbabura

Otavalo

Plaza de los Ponchos Market – Peguche Waterfall loop from Otavalo

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Ecuador

Imbabura

Otavalo

Plaza de los Ponchos Market – Peguche Waterfall loop from Otavalo

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Plaza de los Ponchos Market – Peguche Waterfall loop from Otavalo

03:39

12.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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876 m

Dinosaur Topiary Park

Highlight • Structure

Park Linear or Park of the Dinosaurs.

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3.45 km

Totem Poles

Highlight • Monument

These are new sculptures that probably belong to the local soccer field and playground across the street. A bench invites you to rest.

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3.80 km

Facchawahua Stone Sculptures and Wish Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Behind the figures at the parking lot there is a sales area of the local indigenous people, where you can also have a drink.

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4.52 km

Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Natural

There are changing rooms here too.

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4.78 km

Peguche Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Look for a sacred place with beautifully landscaped hiking trails. At the top you can crawl through narrow caves and discover other smaller waterfalls.

Entrance fees are required.

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7.85 km

Lake San Pablo or Imbacocha, Spanish Lago San Pablo, Kichwa: Impakucha ("Lake of the Andean Climbing Catfish": impa "Andean Climbing Catfish", kucha "lake") is located in the province of Imbabura in northern Ecuador, at 2,660 m above sea level, below the Imbabura volcano, has a water surface of about 1.8 km² and is of volcanic origin.

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_San_Pablo

You can take boats across the lake. There are a few stalls at the departure point.

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9.73 km

El Lechero Sacred Tree and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

From the El Lechero viewpoint you can see Lake San Pablo, the Fuya Fuya Mountains, the Cotacachi Volcanoes, Imbabura and a great view of the city of Otavalo. The place where the tree stands is considered a sacred place with healing powers by local people. There are indigenous Otavaleños who perform many purification rituals and spiritual ceremonies.

El Lechero is a place open to the public, where you can not only take beautiful photos, but also have picnics. To get there, you'll have to walk a steep 5km or so from Otavalo or hire a taxi for around $4 each way. There is no transport at the top. Ask the driver to wait if he doesn't want to go back.

Source: planetandes.com/es/ecuador/andes/imbabura/otavalo/el-lechero-arbol-sagrado-otavalo

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

2.97 km

2.87 km

1.39 km

149 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

2.59 km

2.49 km

1.42 km

335 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,820 m)

Lowest point (2,530 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

21°C

10°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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