Provincia de Imbabura Travel Guide

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Otavalo

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Ibarra

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4,7,0

San José de Chaltura

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Laguna Cuicocha

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9,22,0

Laguna de Mojanda

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2,38,0

Galápagos

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4,7,0

Cotacachi

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1,6,1

Laguna de Yaguarcocha

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0,3,0

San Antonio

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Otavalo  

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Cusin

 1 Review and 152 Opinions  The Hacienda Cusin is just outside Otavalo, at the foot of the Imbabura Volcano. It was built in... 

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Haciendo Cusin: 7th-century Andean estate

Haciendo Cusin: 7th-century Andean estate, Provincia de Imbabura

 bebegringa26 Says:  You could stay at Hacienda Cusin located about 90 minutes from Quito. Built in the 17th century and artfully restored over the past decade, the walled estate is... 

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a budding rose industry

a budding rose industry, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  I wasn't aware of Ecuador's rose industry until a lady on one of my flights down mentioned it to me. At that time, I had no idea I would get that chance just... 

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Mitad del Mundo for the natives

Mitad del Mundo for the natives, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  There is even a quarrel between the "gringos" (any white person, not just American or European tourists who insist on having things their way all the time) and... 

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El Quinche church

El Quinche church, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  The village of El Quinche is famous for its big church, as large as the monasteries and cathedrals of colonial Quito. The most important thing for pilgrims is... 

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Queso de Hoja

Queso de Hoja, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  The area around Cayambe is noted for its dairy products including its cheeses. It is called by many American tourists the Wisconsin of Ecuador. I tried the... 

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Tree Tomatoes

Tree Tomatoes, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  At the Café de Cayambe, they offered me a tomato juice, but they told me it was sweet. I was mentally prepared for the savoury tomato juice to which I am... 

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Pan American Highway

Pan American Highway, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  The Pan American Highway stretches from Alaska to the Tierra del Fuego. In theory, at least, you can drive from one end to the other. However, that seems... 

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Atuntaquí

Atuntaquí, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  Atuntaquí is a small town on the Pan American Highway. Its claim to fame is textiles made right there, rather like South Boston and other towns this size in... 

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Mira Lago

Mira Lago, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  The Mira Lago tourist stop is really nothing but a tourist trap, but it can really be fun. It does provide a great view of the Laguna San Paulo in the valley... 

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La Choza: Guinea pig: the other white meat

La Choza: Guinea pig: the other white meat, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  My first experience with cuy was at La Choza, a cuyería just off the Pan American Highway north of Quito. La Choza has the look of a primitive wooden and cane... 

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Café Cayembe: Eatin' mediocre in the countryside

Café Cayembe: Eatin' mediocre in the countryside, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  On the way to the Otavalo Market, Sergio, Christina, Thea, and I stopped by the Café Cayambe for breakfast. It looked like a good and simple place to grab a... 

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Otavalo Market

Otavalo Market, Provincia de Imbabura

 b1bob Says:  The Otavalo Market is a bargain hunter's (or a tightwad's) paradise! The market is in the Plaza Centenario or "Plaza de los Ponchos". The market is open every... 

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 A large, basic hostel built around lovely gardens. A variety of rooms and all meals available (home cooked). Hiking information can also be provided as can... 

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b1bob goes country even in Ecuador

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 The Province of Imbabura is only 80 km. (50 miles) north of Quito on the Pan American highway. However, it was a world away from the daily rush of urban life. Early one Saturday morning, Sergio,... 

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Get away from it all

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 Imbabura is an extinct volcano which is easily visible from Otavalo and the surrounding area. The best place to start for a climb on Imbabura (1 day) is La Esperanza, a small peaceful village which...... 

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Imbabura

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 Imbabura is the province in the northern areas of Ecuador. It houses a number of interesting places to visit and explore. From the volcano with the same name as the province to the abundant market of... 

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