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Also known as "La Sierra" or the highlands, the northern part of this impressive mountain chain, which cradles the capital city of Quito, is the most visited region of the country.
Adding to this enchanting panorama are haciendas that date back as far as the 16th century. Domesticated llamas and alpacas, roam these farms, along with sheep, horses and cattle. Many main houses in these haciendas have been converted into comfortable lodges with high-ceilinged rooms and cosy fireplaces. Well-kept stables provide guests with horses to ride around the high prairie, enjoying sweeping views of this highland environment that sometimes blossoms with large carpets of wildflowers. Colourful festivals with roots in the country’s indigenous past, as well as the more recent Spanish colonial presence, are also part of the Otavalo region’s allure.
Book a day trip or multi-days-trips that ECUADOR BEST TOURS offers to see vast mosaic-like potato, corn and bean fields, volcanic lagoons and lakes, and of course, to enjoy the local traditions and people!!
