TRIP RATING: MODERATE 

(1 Day)

Single tracks, dirt and paved roads will lead you on your bike through striking landscape in the area of volcanos Imbabura and Cotacachi.
As we approach Otavalo, you will notice an area rich with culture. Indigenous people in local dress come from all over the country to sell their handmade wares. Once we have had time to fill our bags with goods we drive to Cuicocha Lake. Lunch.
After a refortifying lunch we bike on dirt roads through quaint Indian villages back to Otavalo. Return on jeep to Quito.

(2 Days)

DAY 1:

Drive to Otavalo, famous in South America for its Indian market. After time to stock up on goodies we start our biking journey around Lake San Pablo. Arrival at Peguche sacred Waterfalls. Packed lunch.
In the afternoon drive to impressive volcanic lake Cuicocha. Stop at Cotacachi, famous for its leather goods. Long bike ride through quaint villages to Otavalo. Overnight in hotel.
Altitudes 3500-2600m (11700 – 8700 ft.)

DAY 2:

Downhill bike ride to Ibarra, the provincial capital with colonial atmosphere. Visit wood crave market in San Antonio. Drive up to eastern slope of Volcano Imbabura. Stunning bike ride to indigenous town of San Pablo del Lago. Return to Quito.
Altitudes: 3500-2300m (11700-7700) .

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