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!

PEÑAS AND FOLKLORE MUSIC

Rubbing shoulders with the locals. Absolutely live indigenous music with pan pipes and haunting melodies right at Ali Shungu every Friday night. There are quite a few places in town for music and dancing on the weekends. See a Music Video

BAND MUSIC IN THE PARK

Almost every Sunday morning at about 10:00 the city band gathers its tubas and trombones in the center park and plays "musica nacional" for about an hour. Excellent for casual strolling and socializing.

SULFUR SPRINGS

On the back road to Cotacachi several pools of warm and very sulfuric water are known as the Fuente de Salud. A bit rustic, but what a pleasant walk!

MUNICIPAL BUILDING

From the main square wander through the labyrinth of the city government building. Restoration is still in progress. Lovely!

DOWNHILL BICYCLING

Rent a bike at Ali Shungu and be dropped off by car or pickup 32 kms. up on roads with little traffic and spend a few hours riding down. Surrounded by volcanos, the panoramic vistas are spectacular! Pack a picnic lunch and don't forget to take a sweater. See a Video

COCKFIGHTS

Okay, it is kind of gross and they may soon be forbidden in Ecuador but cockfighting is very much a part of this culture. Every Saturday night near the food market. Not for everyone. And for strictly anthropological observation........

ALI SHUNGU "TAXI TOURS"

(1- 4 persons)

Make your own itinerary (we'll be glad to help!) from our extensive list of things to do and we'll send you out with a reliable, knowledgeable taxi driver for $10.-$12./hour

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