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Peguche Vacations

3.7

3 reviews

Accessible on foot from Otavalo. Peguche is a nice small village which can be proud of its beautiful waterfall in the middle of the forest.

Visit Peguche

Countryside
River
Music

Peguche: How to get there?

A one-hour walk from Otavalo

Peguche: When to go?

All year round

Peguche: For how long?

One day

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Peguche: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

David Debrincat

Seasoned Traveller

Peguche is a pretty country village 5 km from Otavalo in the north of Ecuador. It's the departure point for a really enjoyable walk.

My suggestion

Inti Raymi on 21st June is a beautiful festival that is sacred to the Indians in the region.

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

Peguche is an exceptional place to visit if you want to encounter and meet the local indigenous people.

My suggestion

Take part in the Inti Raymi festival, held on June 24 each year.

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

Accessible on foot from Otavalo. Peguche is a nice small village which can be proud of its beautiful waterfall in the middle of the forest.

My suggestion

On foot you can loop round from Otavalo, past "El Lechero", then the waterfall and finally the vilage. A really nice walk, off the beaten track!

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