What to do if you are in Vicundo and want to go not too far:

The next suggestions to visit are interesting and not to expensive, you can go by yourself or with our guiding service:

1. Quitsato sundial: the entry is a dollar each and it is 10 minutes walking from Vicundo. This is a monument on the Latitude 0- Equator line where information is about ancient ecuadorian astronomy, culture and more. Very suggested. / www.quitsato.org

Quitsato sundial on the Equator

1. Pambamarca archaelogical site: it is the largest one in South America. In 2014 part of the Qhápac Ñan or the Ancient Andean Road was declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The landscapes and communities are colorfull and unique to visit. 

Quitoloma it is in Pambamarca

1. Cayambe Volcano: it is the third highest volcano of Ecuador and up there the Equator crosses, being this point the highest all along the Latitude 0.You can go to the refuge and walk around or if you want can climb to the summit with the local mountain guides. It is located in the National Park Cayambe Coca, so there are many other nice places to visit.

Cayambe volcano

1. Oyacachi hotsprings: can take the bus and get there in 2 hours and enjoy of the hotsprings of the community named Oyacachi, it is part of the National Park Cayambe Coca.

1. Archaelogical Park Cochasqui: it is a group of pyramids of ancient local culture where you can go and learn more, it is in Tabacundo.

Cochasqui

1. Otavalo and its surroundings: it is 1 hour from Vicundo and can visit the Ponchos Market, San Pablo Lake, Peguche Waterfall, Totora Sisa artisans. From here you can go to Cotacachi and Cuicocha lake. 

Ponchos Market

1. Mojanda: these lakes are in Tabacundo and offer important sceneries for hikers and for who love good pictures and outdoor activities. 

Mojanda by Germania Catucuago