| Ecuador HIGHLIGHTS |  |
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| |  Accommodation | Pimampiro | Puruanta
lake | Drive through the new Panamericana highway east past Mascarilla,
after 2 Km turn off to El Chota valley. For anyone interested in Afro-Ecuadorian culture there is a museum here called the Honka
Monka. Further down the road around 8 km are a set of tourist complexes for Ecuadorians and Colombians who venture
down from the highlands for the tropical flavor. |  Accommodation | | Important
Notice: If you wish to book in advance any of the below listed hosterias, or bed and breakfasts in the Chota
Valley and Pimampiro for either a high standing or affordable place to stay during a business trip or vacation. By filling
in our online Hotel reservation form, a BOE specialized agent will be able to search for the
best and most affordable accommodation rates. Save time and money and take advantage of immediate discounted hotel rates!. Hostería
Oasis.- Cabins for up to 6 people and smaller cabins available for 2. swimming pools, waterslide, snack bars,
good restaurant, disco with live music. Tours throughout the region. Reservations: Tel & Fax: 06-941200. Aruba
Hosteria.- Modern with a small pool. Reservations: Tel. 06-937005. |  | | Pimampiro |  | | Pimampiro is a small quiet town which
lies 8 km off the Panamericana along the road. It has a colorful Sunday market and the surrounding countryside areas are
inviting for a pleasant walk.  Accommodation El
Forastero.- Good food. Located on the corner of Flores and Olmedo. Residencial.- Located
on Flores street. Bus Cooperativa
Oriental from Ibarra, leaves every 20 minutes, taking 45 minutes to El Chota. Ticket value around US$0.70; same
as Expreso Turismo with offices on Pedro Moncayo and Flores. Around
Pimampiro 20 Km from Pimampiro is the village of Sigsigpamba with no accommodation
available and only a few basic shops. We are mentioning this town because it is the best access to the Puruanta
lake, a very exciting four to five hours hike. The lake is set between the high paramo with charming surroundings
for camping and trout fishing. Avoid hiking in the rainy season (November to May). The Mariano Acosta village is nearby. | |
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Ibarra: | | Surrounding areas | Accommodation | Restaurants | Transport | Banks | General
interest | Communications | Tour operators | Bars & Discos | Excursions | | Excursions
from lbarra: | | Otavalo | San Antonio
de Ibarra | La Esperanza | Urcuqui | Chachimbiro | Yahuarcocha | From
Ibarra to the coast | | More about Ecuador Highlands: | | Carchi | Imbabura | Pichincha | Cotopaxi | Tungurahua | Bolivar | Chimborazo | Cañar | Azuay | Loja |
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