Did you know about the magic of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas? Keep reading to discover the hidden paradises of Ecuador located in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas.
Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas is one of the 24 states of the Republic of Ecuador, located in the central northern part of Ecuador. in the geographical area known as the Coastal Region, on the outer flanks of the western mountain range of the Andes.
In case you didn’t know, its administrative capital is the city of Santo Domingo, which is also its largest and most populated city. It is bordered to the north and east by Pichincha, to the southeast by Cotopaxi, to the south by Los Ríos, to the west by Manabí, and to the northwest by Esmeraldas. 458,580 people live in the territory of Santo Domingo, according to INEC’s demographic projection for 2020, making it the eleventh most populated province in the country.
The province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas is made up of 2 cantons, from which there are 8 urban parishes and 10 rural parishes. According to the latest land use planning, the province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas belongs to a region which also includes the province of Manabí, although it is not officially formed, called the Pacific Region.
It had different migratory periods. The same came from the highlands as the caras and yumbos. In colonial times, it is said this area was legally in charge of the Governorate of Caráquez. After the war of independence and the annexation of Ecuador to Gran Colombia, the Province of Pichincha was created on June 25, 1824, in which within its limits was the current territory of Santo Domingo.
Hidden paradises of Ecuador located in Imbabura
The Otavalo Market
It is, of course, a must-see, ideal for a full-day excursion. There you can shop and learn the process that goes into making colorful ponchos, hammocks, tapestries, or you can simply observe the colorful dresses of the women of Otavalo. Although, if you are a fan of landscape photography, Imbabura will not let you possess. These are some of the best places to visit in Imbabura, next to the Otavalo market.
Cuicocha crater lake in Imbabura, Ecuador
Part of the Ecological Reserve of the guinea pig lake or the popular Kuychikucha, it is a 3.5 km caldera and crater lake at the foot of the Cotacachi Crater. In the Western Chain of the Ecuadorian Andes. Its pseudonym comes from the indigenous Kichwa language and stands for Lago del Cuy or the popular Guinea Pig Laguna in English. It was given this pseudonym because of the guinea pig shape of the largest island in the middle of the lagoon. These animals play a transcendental role in the daily life of Ecuadorians, since they represent themselves quickly and require a minimum of food and elaborate to survive. They make a protein-rich food, mainly for populations living at high altitude.
San Pablo Lake in Imbabura
The lake San Pablo de Imbabura is one of the most divine and well-known terms of the jurisdiction of Imbabura, located 4.5 km to the west of Otavalo and 2070 meters above sea level. The San Pablo Lagoon supports an ecosystem that contains certain characteristic species, such as waders, ducks, various amphibians and numerous aquatic plants. It is located at the foot of the Imbabura volcano, and is formed by the water discharged by the Peguche waterfall. Nearby you can find handicrafts, hotels, restaurants.
Lake Mojanda Complex
The Mojanda Lake Complex is created by three lakes: Macho or big lake, Huarmicocha or small lake and Yanacocha or black lake. These are linked by different páramo trails and surrounded by two mountains, Fuya-Fuya to the east and Yanahurco or Black Mountain to the west. Contour of the lakes of Mojanda manages to find a lot of paramo vegetation and a native forest of volcanic origin. It can be reached from Otavalo, in just 30 minutes. In Otavalo you can hire a pick-up service to go to the lagoon complex.
