Pimampiro
is a small
town lying
8km off the
Panamericana.
It has a vibrant
Sunday market
and the surrounding
countryside
areas are
inviting for
pleasant walks.
Getting
there
Cooperativa
Oriental buses
from
Ibarra
leave every
20 minutes,
taking 45
minutes to
El
Chota.
Tickets US$0.70*.
Expreso
Turismo
buses have
their offices
on Pedro Moncayo
and Flores.
Places
to visit
20km
from Pimampiro
is Sigsigpamba.
There's no
accommodation
available,
and only a
few basic
shops, but
the village
provides the
best access
to the Puruanta
lake
- a dramatic
four to five
hour hike.
The lake is
set between
the high paramo
with charming
surroundings
for camping
and trout
fishing. Avoid
hiking in
the rainy
season [November
to May].
The Mariano
Acosta
village is
nearby.
*Prices
are approximate
Last
updated 20th
July 2006
