Imbabura is an Ecuadorian province with beautiful landscapes. Known as the "province of lakes". Because it has many lakes and lagoons. Imbabura has temperate valleys, snow-capped volcanoes, and spectacular waterfalls. Ibarra is its capital. The main attractions are the lakes of San Pablo, Yahuarcocha, Mojanda, and Cuicocha. As well as the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve and the Imbabura volcano. About activities, Imbabura is a great place for walking, hiking, and fishing. Imbabura's crafts have become famous worldwide. Indeed, Otavalo handcrafts are well known around the world. Artisans take pride in this fact. In the Otavalo market (Plaza de Los Ponchos) you can find high quality handcrafted textiles.
Some examples of traditional food are white-corn pastries, roast chicken, pork and guinea pig. And sweets such as blackberry syrup, and handmade ice cream. Imbabura celebrates several festivals including the harvest in honor of the sun. Known as "Fiesta de la Jora" in Spanish. Celebrated the first two weeks of September. Where is common to drink "chicha jora" — an alcoholic drink made of a kind of maize (dry corn).
There are only two seasons rainy and dry. The rainy season runs from January to May. While the dry season runs from June to December. The average temperature falls between 56°F to 76°F (13°C to 25°C).
Imbabura local holidays are Foundation of Ibarra and September 28 and Provincialization of Imbabura and June 25.
