Imbabura Province is one of the most well-known places for tourists to visit in Ecuador. It's possible to go on an organised tour of the region, and this is an option open to all tourists. It's essential to include Imbabura on your itinerary if you want to see and explore the Ecuadorian Sierra.
Imbabura Province is one of the most well-known places for tourists to visit in Ecuador. It's possible to go on an organised tour of the region, and this is an option open to all tourists. It's essential to include Imbabura on your itinerary if you want to see and explore the Ecuadorian Sierra.
My suggestion
Visit during the Inti Raymi festival season. This will give you the chance to experience a side of Imbabura Province you don't normally get to see, and you'll have genuine opportunities to meet members of the indigenous population, the Quechua Indians.
Julie Olagnol
Seasoned Traveller
3
The Imbabura volcano is in the north of the country, not far from Otavalo.
My suggestion
Try to stay with the locals in the area, in La Esperanza for example, to discover and experience the lifestyle of the northern sierra.
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