Summary

Description: In the morning we head to the El Ángel Ecological Reserve and hike to Lake El Voladero (1-2 hours), observing the fascinating vegetation and wildlife in the area. Later, after a visit to a masks workshop, we go to Chachimbiro and check into our accommodation for the night. After lunch we have the whole afternoon to enjoy the natural hot springs of Chachimbiro. The following day (2) we head to the village of Sacha Pampa at 3.000m (9.800ft) above sea level, where we start our bike tour to Salinas at 1.600m (4.900ft) altitude. After lunch and a visit to the local Salt Museum and an ethnographic exhibition, we board the train back to Ibarra and from there return with private transport.

Difficulty: moderate

Total Duration: 2days/1night