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Web Comments from Travelers (6)
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“Oh, What a view” VirtualTourist.com
“The Scenery” VirtualTourist.com
“Snowy mountains” VirtualTourist.com
“Missing signs” VirtualTourist.com
“Two Islands” VirtualTourist.com
“Colorful vegetation” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 3 attractions in Otavalo
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Traveler Description: Located west of the Chota River, this extinct eroded volcano is best known for its deep crater lake and two lava islands.
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Attraction type: Lake
Activities: Hiking
Address: Otavalo/Cotacachi area Otavalo
Ecuador

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“A great time in Ecuador!”
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5 of 5 stars
MonkeymanJohn 6 contributions
Orlando, FL
Feb 17, 2009

I had a great time hiking around Laguna Cuicocha. the scenery was beautiful. It is a great place to acclimate for climbs on some of the local mountains. The water is ice cold in the lake. I highly recommend this hike. Some trails was worn a couple of feet deep and look like a slot was cut into the ground..amazing.... more

“when in Cotacachi, head to Cuicocha”
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4 of 5 stars
American_Overseas 28 contributions
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Mar 26, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

Cuicocha is a crater lake some 10-15 minutes drive outside of the famous leather village of Cotacachi. You can take boats around the lake, but the explanation is given in Spanish - worth the trip regardless. remember that if it is cloudy, it can be cold on the water. You can also do some hikes around, but I haven't so... more

“Momentos inolvidades”
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4 of 5 stars
BrujildaMontevideo 1 contribution
Montevideo
Sep 4, 2008

La experiencia de conocer La Laguna Cuicohca, fue algo inolvidable. El paseo en la lancha más que disfrutable, y los... more

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Otavalo/Cotacachi area, Otavalo, Ecuador