Trekking from Mojanda to Cuicocha Lake

This natural environment of the Andean highland moors together with the secluded paths in this three-day tour offer a perfect opportunity to be submerged in the Andean countryside. In addition, you will be able to visit indigenous communities and the valleys that lead from Fuya-Fuya Mountain to Cuicocha Lake.

 

TREKKING FROM MOJANDA TO CUICOCHA LAKE (3 DAYS)
Itinerary

DAY 01

Departure time from Otavalo at 7h00. We will head for Mojanda lakes where we will start our hike. In approximately 7 hours we will reach the village of Pataqui where we will spend the night.

DAY 02

We will travel by car to the village of Minas, from there we will cross the highland moors and after a long day hiking (8 hours) we will reach the Cuicocha Lake. We will spend the night in lodges with beautiful views of the lake.

DAY 03

We will hike around the lake for about 4 hours and then down to the community of Morochos (within approximately 3 hours), passing alpacas on the way. In Morochos the Runa Tupari car will be waiting for us and will take us back to Otavalo.

Equipment

Hiking boots, sweater, rain jacket, backpack, cap, sun cream, and sunglasses.

Services Included
Transport, guide, food, lodge and entrance fee to the Ecological Reserve Cotacachi-Cayapas.

 


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