Optional Activities & Excursions

Otavalo is surrounded by many nearby tourist attractions which are easily accessible. We will take advantage of practicing conversational Spanish as we participate in these cultural activities outside of the classroom:

Indigenous Communities and Handicrafts Markets
Famous South American markets and traditional communities, bright with color and culture

Lakes of Mojanda
Some of the most beautiful Andean Lakes in the world

Ciucocha Lake
High in the paramo, nestled into the skirts of the mountain Cotacachi

Piñan Lakes
Tranquil highlands perfect for adventurous and beautiful trekking

Imbabura
A gorgeous mountain, patchworked with fields, rising above another gorgeous lake and its surrounding town

Cotacachi
A neighboring town of Otavalo, well-known for its fine leatherwork