Lagunas de mojanda, Volcanic lakes in Otavalo, Ecuador
Three mountain lakes lie at an elevation of 3,720 meters, surrounded by Andean grasslands and native forests near the Fuya Fuya peak.
The lakes formed approximately 200,000 years ago after a significant volcanic eruption created a caldera in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes.
The names of the lakes - Karikucha, Yanakucha, and Warmikucha - reflect the indigenous Kichwa language and local traditions of the region.
Visitors can reach the lakes by taking the Panamericana Norte 28B highway from Quito to Tabacundo, followed by a marked road to the site.
The three lakes maintain different characteristics: Caricocha spans the largest area, while Yanacocha contains darker waters and Huarmicocha hosts specific aquatic plants.
GPS coordinates: 0.13937,-78.26478
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48
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