Jatun Pacha Hostel in Otavalo

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

The Hostel offers to single and group accommodation.

Rooms with private and share bathrooms and hot water
Cafeteria
Attractive Garden

Located in the Northern Andean - Imbabura Province, Otavalo is world wide known for its artisan markets. The region enjoys a pleasantly dry climate and the average temperature is 18 degrees centigrade (64 F).

Otavalo is the biggest market of the region, where indigenous people from dozens of local villages meet in the &quot,Plaza de los Ponchos&quot, to display their handcrafted textiles. The techniques used to make clothes, blankets, and wall hangings date back to colonial times. There are also other kinds of wares, such as native art, ceramics, jewellery, bags, and much more, all handcrafted by local artisans.

What's On in Otavalo

The city is located 95 Km. (59.03 miles) North of Quito. The Northern Andean offers a great variety of activities for fishing and adventure.

Near to Otavalo is the indigenous village of Peguche, famous for its magnificent waterfall and its enormous stands of eucalyptus.

Imbabura is the Lakes province. The Lakes of Piñan, at an altitude of 4,000 meters, are ideal for hunting and fishing. Another area popular for camping is the Mojanda Lakes: Caricocha, Huamicocha, and Yanacocha. These lie at over 3,500 meters, just south of Otavalo.

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How to get there

The nearest international airport is in Quito.
Buses are a very common way of transport in Ecuador and it will take about two hours to get to Otavalo from Quito.

The hostel is at 2 or 3 blocks from Plaza de Ponchos.

The city is located 95km north of Quito

The nearest international airport is in Quito.

Buses are a very common way of transport in Ecuador and it will take about two hours to get to Otavalo from Quito.

Once you are in Otavalo, we are just two block from the famous Plaza de los Pochos.