Azama
in Cantón Otavalo of Provincia de Imbabura, Ecuador

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.258 and -78.294 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 15' 27" and W -78° 17' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:03 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Guayaquil
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:05 am and 6:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.267 and 101.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
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References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ecuador in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ecuador.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ecuador. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Discover Azama

Azama in Cantón Otavalo (Provincia de Imbabura) is a town in Ecuador about 37 mi (or 60 km) north-east of Quito, the country's capital city.

Current time in Azama is now 11:03 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Guayaquil with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Azama. The closest airport in Ecuador is Mariscal Sucre International Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 49 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Ecuador is Sangay National Park in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), South-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ibarra, Quito, Tulcan, Gonzalo Pizarro and Santo Domingo de los Colorados. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Casa Mojanda

Address
2,5 mi
Km 3.7 via Lagunas de Mojanda
EC100450 Otavalo
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hacienda Hosteria Pinsaqui

Address
3,0 mi
Panamericana Norte Km. 5
Otavalo
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 11:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Land of the Sun Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
Calle Garcia Moreno 13-67
100307 Cotacachi
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel El Marquez

Address
3,1 mi
Cristobal Colón y Vicente Ramón Roca
100450 Otavalo
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Loma Wasi Village

Address
5,1 mi
Tunibamba
100302 Cotacachi
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Platos típicos de Otavalo - Typical dishes from Otavalo

Published: November 06, 2010
Length: 40:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TravelOtavalo

Otavalo tiene para todos sus visitantes, una rica y variada gastronomia que han pasado de generación en generación. Sólo en este lugar podrás disfrutar de una bebida que era reservada para...


Fiestas y costumbres de Otavalo - Otavalo traditions

Published: November 06, 2010
Length: 13:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TravelOtavalo

La gente de Otavalo tiene muchas tradiciones y costumbres ancestrales que llaman la atención de todo el mundo. Ven, visítanos y forma parte de estas celebraciones. Todos son bienvenidos y...


OTAVALO EL GRAN MERCADO - VIAJAR A ECUADOR - MAKUTEROS EN ECUADOR

Published: October 10, 2011
Length: 38:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Makuteros

Artesanía, hortalizas, pescados, animales... Descubre la ciudad del "gran mercado", Otavalo. Una aventura curiosa, divertida e interesante en el corazón de Ecuador, un pais poco conocido...


Otavalo Handicraft Market and Surroundings Tour in Ecuador by Gulliver Expeditions

Published: October 25, 2012
Length: 14:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gulliver Tours

Gulliver Expeditions' Otavalo cultural tour is a wonderful way to discover and combine between the famous artesian indigenous market in Ecuador the biggest in South America, and some of the...


Otavalo - Tradiciones y Costumbres - Dia de Difuntos 2014

Published: November 20, 2014
Length: 20:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LCA Producciones

En este reportaje, se muestra costumbres y tradiciones que se registran en el dia de los difuntos, 2 de noviembre, en la ciudad de Otavalo. En los cementerios de Otavalo, cada 2 de noviembre,...


Las artesanías de Otavalo - Handicrafts in Otavalo

Published: November 06, 2010
Length: 54:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TravelOtavalo

Otavalo te invita a conocer sus maravillosas artesanías, producto de manos habilidosas de toda su gente. No dejes de incluir a Otavalo en tus tours y conoce las maravillas de este hermoso...


Dia De Los Difuntos Otavalo Ecuador

Published: November 21, 2013
Length: 20:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JAGUARES NBD

Amigos ahora les comparto el video de la representación acerca de la Tradición que tienen los pueblos Indígenas Otavalos para festejar el 2 de Noviembre Día de los Difuntos. mas información...


Desfile de inocentes en Otavalo 34 años de tradición

Published: January 04, 2013
Length: 02:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ENTV NOTICIAS


Noviembre en Otavalo

Published: November 06, 2010
Length: 22:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TravelOtavalo

El mes de noviembre, Otavalo celebra el Día de los Difuntos y tienes la oportunidad de visitar y conocer las tradiciones de nuestros pueblos en el cementerio de la ciudad, en donde los indígenas...


otavalo iluman 2012

Published: June 29, 2012
Length: 31:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sairitupak

iluman otavalo 2012.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cotacachi Canton

Cotacachi is a canton of Imbabura province of Ecuador in South America. The name also refers to the city which is the seat of that canton, one of Ecuador's leading artisanal manufacturers of leather goods, and to the dormant Volcan Cotacachi which overlooks the canton. The city of Cotacachi holds a UNESCO medal for being free of illiteracy. In 2000 the canton of Cotacachi was declared the first ecological county of South America. The name Cotacachi has many meanings.

Located at 0.3, -78.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cantons of Imbabura

Otavalo (city)

Otavalo, capital of Otavalo Canton, is a largely indigenous town in the Imbabura Province of Ecuador. The town has about 90,000 inhabitants and is surrounded by the peaks of Imbabura (4,630 metres), Cotacachi (4,995 metres), and Mojanda volcanoes.

Located at 0.233333, -78.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Imbabura Province

Cotacachi (city)

Cotacachi is a city that is the seat of Cotacachi Canton, Imbabura Province, Ecuador in South America. See here for a map of the Cotacachi area. Cotacachi is an artisan city that is famous for its leather goods and handicrafts. Cotacachi residents are also well known for their carne colorada (filet of pork cooked in red achiote sauce), and queso de hoja (soft cheese wrapped in a plant leaf). The city of Cotacachi holds a UNESCO medal for being free of illiteracy.

Located at 0.3, -78.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Imbabura Province