Places to visit near

Atuntaqui

Atuntaqui is a town in Imbabura district, Ecuador of about 17,456 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage and 20 waterfalls. The must-see places are Imbabura, Sitio Arquológico de Caranqui and Lago San Pablo.

0.3325° N, 78.2137° WPop. 17,456

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see76
Notable203
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Atuntaqui

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Atuntaqui
  2. Sitio Arquológico de Caranquiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Imbaburaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lago San Pablolake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Cuicochalake · 45 min
  6. Cotacachiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Atuntaqui
Today’s loopAtuntaquiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Atuntaqui?

Imbabura (viewpoint, about 12 km), Sitio Arquológico de Caranqui (heritage site, about 13 km), Lago San Pablo (lake, about 17 km), Cotacachi (viewpoint, about 19 km), Laguna Cuicocha (lake, about 21 km), Antigua Fábrica Textil Imbabura (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Atuntaqui?

105 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls, 9 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Atuntaqui?

Cerro Negro, about 10 km by road; Imbabura (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Atuntaqui?

Virgen de la Merced, about 3 km by road; Cementerio de San Antonio de Ibarra (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Atuntaqui?

Start in Atuntaqui, visit Sitio Arquológico de Caranqui, then Imbabura, then Lago San Pablo, then Laguna Cuicocha, then Cotacachi, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.