In Otavalo, Ecuador, the Ali Shungu Mountaintop Lodge

If you plan to stay in the city of Otavalo, stay with us at the "legendary" Hotel Ali Shungu!

"the best hotel and restaurant

in Otavalo!"

Welcome to the Ali Shungu

MOUNTAINTOP LODGE, Otavalo, Ecuador

You'll want to spend at least a few days

to see all that the Otavalo area has to offer!

LAGO SAN PABLO

There are many old roads through villages as one nears the lake. A very colorful car ride around the lake takes about 20 minute. Stop at one of the several hosterias.

THE LAKES OF MOJANDA

18 kms. from Otavalo. There is no public transport. Well above the tree line and unmarred by even a Coca Cola sign. Great trout fishing!

CUICOCHA LAKE

About 20 minutes from Cotacachi by car (no public transport) one arrives at a truly spectacular setting. An excellent five hour walk around the lake. Don't forget to take your poncho!

THE TOWN OF COTACACHI

A model LatinAmerican town! Also, at least a hundred stores line the streets of Cotacachi offering a wide variety of handmade leather clothing, luggage, bags, boots and "knick-knacks."

PARQUE CONDOR

Sponsored by the Dutch government a beautiful park and wildlife preserve has been established on a hill overlooking the Otavalo valley. It is just beyond the Lechero and taxis will take you up there if you are not up for the one hour uphill walk. Take a taxi up and walk down…...

SAN ANTONIO DE IBARRA

A hundred woodcarving workshops just 20 minutes from Otavalo. Easy to get there on local buses. An old fashioned colonial village. Hours of pleasant wandering. Continue on to Ibarra to see the plazas.

INTERNET CAFÉS

You'll find dozens of comfortable internet cafés all through Otavalo. They charge about one whole dollar an hour so catch up on your e-mail and see what is happening in the rest of the world……..

THE SACRED STONE

At the base of Taita Imbabura sits a giant boulder said to have been heaved during a mighty competition between the two volcanoes. A complex of Pre Inca walls can be observed around the boulder. It's a tough walk but the views are worth it!

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