Lakes of Ozogoche — "Lagunas de Ozogoche" in Spanish — are located in the Chimborazo province of Ecuador. The Ozogoche Lakes consists of 45 separate lakes and lagoons located inside the Sangay National Park. In particular, Ozogoche is famous because every year, thousands of migrating plover birds leave their habitat in the Northern countries to make a journey to the South. When they reach the lakes many of these birds suddenly plunge deep into the icy waters of the lakes killing themselves. The Ozogoche community pays tribute to this event in a festival of traditional music and dancing. The festival, celebrated in September, is known as the "Tribute of the Birds". Of course, all visitors are welcome to attend.
End of August, beginning of September is probably the best time to go there. In general, it is mostly clear in the morning, but foggy in the afternoon. Guamote is the nearest town to this place, but the main road to get to the lakes is rural. Smaller villages are on the way. You can hire a private truck car (camioneta) from Guamote for $20. The views are spectaculars with great photo opportunities. Entrance $2. There are horses you can rent for $3. Finally, once in the lakes, there is a lookout point "Mirador" on top of the steep hill nearby. Ask any local to guide you there.
