Otavalo

Ecuador · Imbabura

Otavalo is a town in Imbabura Province in the northern Andes of Ecuador, set in a valley beneath volcanoes such as Imbabura. It is famous for its large handicraft market centred on the Plaza de los Ponchos, where woven textiles, garments and crafts are sold. The surrounding area offers highland lakes such as Cuicocha and San Pablo, waterfalls and Indigenous villages known for weaving.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Imbabura

Main language

Spanish

On the map

0.23° N, 78.26° W

Near Otavalo

• Pifo · 53 km away
• Quito · 58 km away
• Mindo · 65 km away
• Saquisili · 126 km away
• Tena · 146 km away
• Nueva Loja · 153 km away

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