Ecuador has many beautiful lakes, especially in the northern region along the "Route of the Lakes". Some of the most notable lakes mentioned are Piñan, Mojanda, Huamicocha, Caricocha, Yanacocha, and Yahuarcocha. Lake San Pablo, located four kilometers from Otavalo, is also highlighted as a top tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors touring the lakes region.

1. Lakes of Ecuador
Ecuador is a country full of natural resources with
beautiful scenery, unique in the world. but perhaps one
of the biggest tourist attractions is the existence of a large
number of lakes, especially those located in the north of
the country along the so-called 'route of the lakes'.

2. • to begin this unique and unforgettable tour one takes a journey
wich passes through some of Ecuador's fascinating ethnic
communities near the cities of Ibarra and Otavalo. Imbabura is
considered the province of the lakes, many of them situated
over four thousand meters obove sea level, such as the lakes of
piñan. however, there are many other lakes full of beautiful
scenery and ideal for camping like lake Mojanda.

3. if you travel to the south of otavalo, you will come
across natural wonders surrounding lakes like
huamicocha, caricocha, and yanacocha, where one
can go fishing or sailing.

4. • one of the most popular lakes is that of yahuarcocha (lake of
blood), associated with countless legends, but the most wellknown refers to the origin of its name. according to this
legend the caranquis fought the incas to escape submitting
themselves to the inca empire.

5. • lake San Pablo is a must for all tourist, both
national and international. it is located four
kilometers from Otavalo.