Tomebamba River runs through the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. The river provides a natural separation between Cuenca’s historic district and the modern area to the south. This river features scenic walking paths along its north bank and several indigenous ruins. It has sidewalks on both sides of the river, with several bridges to cross over. ... Read more
Yahuarcocha is a lake located 1.86 mi. (3 km.) Northern of Ibarra, Ecuador. Surrounded by natural viewpoints and an environment of indigenous crops and land. “Laguna Yahuarcocha” in Spanish. It means a lake of blood in the Quechua language (‘Yahuar’ – blood, ‘Cocha’ – lake). This is a reference to a battle that took place ... Read more
Green Lagoons – “Lagunas Verdes” in Spanish – are located in the Carchi province, Ecuador. This is at the southwest of the Chiles volcano. The green lagoons are three small lakes of volcanic origin; its water is naturally combined with sulfide and other chemicals that spring up from the volcanic floor, giving the lagoons a ... Read more
