Its a museum by name only. Used to be one. But in there is a small library in the back straight ahead. Librarian said the overseer of the "Museum" quit so nothing to see or learn here folks. Sad really. Same as their botanical garden in town. No one to keep it

Beautiful building and good gallerys!

Cotacachi is a city located in the province of Imbabura, Ecuador. In this place you will find a series of beautiful landscapes, a wonderful climate, culture and very friendly and welcoming people. It is important to mention that in addition to this, its gastronomy is very varied in prices and flavors, so you will find something to suit your tastes and budget. This city is mainly known for its leather handicrafts, most of them handmade by the inhabitants themselves. In its surroundings there is a lot of vegetation, which is why it has been chosen as a destination for many foreigners which gives it a great cultural diversity. If you want to enjoy a quiet place with little pollution Cotacachi is the place for you.

If you're nearby it's worth learning more about the culture of Northern Ecuador.

Very informative and interesting.

Ok

Beautiful place!

A hidden gem of a historic water-powered grain mill, which has been beautifully restored by Milton, who is an amazing historian and guide. Well worth the visit to learn about the many diverse varieties of corn which he is helping to preserve from being lost as the local indigenous culture becomes more modernized. The old mill has been rebuilt and the grounds are nicely landscaped with flowers and fruit trees. A bit like stepping into the old world which we enjoyed very much.

Very lovely, peaceful site. Interesting historic acequia and mill, as well as of over twenty different types of corn grown in the Andes, and different ways of storing and using them. Milton is a knowledgeable guide, as he is a historian.

Went on a Friday expecting them to be open only to find it closed. The hours need updated.

(Translated by Google) Excellent tourist place, everything is very beautiful, it is an unforgettable experience in terms of Flora and Fauna. I appreciate the excellent attention they gave me and I definitely recommend that you visit this incredible place (Original) Excelente lugar turístico, muy lindo todo, es una experiencia inolvidable en cuanto a Flora y Fauna. Agradezco la excelente atención que me brindaron y recomiendo sin duda que visiten este increíble lugar

(Translated by Google) A totally beautiful place (Original) Un lugar totalmente hermoso

(Translated by Google) Very nice place, you can see the love that the owner has put into it. We learned many interesting things. The only thing that failed us were the humitas. (Original) Muy bonito lugar, se nota el cariño que el dueño le ha metido. Aprendimos muchas cosas interesantes. Lo único que nos falló fueron las humitas.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place. 100% recommended (Original) Un lugar hermoso. 100% recomendado

Visited on Holy Saturday. Lovely church ⛪️

A beautiful church for such a small city. I didn't take pictures inside because it was a bit dark.

Perfect place to take a rest during the Samay Murals’ route by bike

A wonderful place full of peace and tranquility

Peaceful 🙂🙏

Beautiful neoclassical architecture in the city centre, close to the town hall and the city park.

Beautiful.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to appreciate art (Original) Excelente lugar para apreciar el arte

Nice waterfall. Nice looking campground. The walk is not long at all but be sure and buy the mosquito repellent and put it on. I did not and had many bites.

Beautiful. Hike to the top through the caves, it’s worth it.

I LOVED IT. I ROAD ON A HORSE ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP .THE VIEW WAS BEAUTIFUL .THE WATER WAS CRISTAL CLEAN. I LOVED IT SO MUCH I WANT TO LIVE THERE.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful waterfall, highly recommended. The views are beautiful and the hikes are healthy! Highly recommended. I invite you to visit it; you won't be disappointed 😍❤️ (Original) Cascada muy bonita y recomendable las vistas muy bonitas y caminatas saludables!! Muy recomendable, les invito a visitarla no les decepcionará 😍❤️

(Translated by Google) It's located a few blocks from the Peguche waterfall and is a quiet place. This is the time when the San Pedro festivities are celebrated, with some festive activities taking place. (Original) Queda a pocas cuadras de la cascada de Peguche, es un lugar tranquilo, en esta fecha es la celebración de las fiestas de San Pedro, donde realizan algunas actividades festivas.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, beautiful, comfortable and has several activities to spend a pleasant time with the family. (Original) Excelente sitio para escapar del alboroto de la ciudad, precioso cómodos y tiene varias actividades para pasar un momento agradable en familia.

(Translated by Google) Not as spectacular, but a nice hike there. We also hiked up to the Mirador (you can only see Imbabura) and further to Lago San Pablo. We took the bus back to Otavalo. (Original) Nicht so spektakulär, aber schöne Wanderung dorthin. Wir sind auch noch hoch zum Mirador (man sieht nur Imbabura) und weiter zum Lago San Pablo gewandert). Zurück mit Bus nach Otavalo.

The food here is very good but they have a very limited menu. You will want to go here only if you know you want the frittata and corn and the beer is very affordable. Our price to eat there for lunch for three was only $13. I am giving four stars for the food just because the menu is so limited but the food was actually very good.

Definitely worth trying the carnes coloradas. While I was not a huge fan of the dish, I appreciated how everything came together and how attentive the staff was.

The only traditional Carnes Colorados, lead by 3 generations women of the same family. You have to try this typical dish from Cotacachi.

Delicious food at a fair price. Just be careful with the bill, last time I went there they "accidently" charged me double. I wouldn't be surprised it was intentional. Other than that a great place to have a meal

Delicious food! Only one main dish in the menu- a traditional entree. We don't eat meat but the sides are vegetarian so we finished it all! So yummy! Decently priced (not cheap) and service staff was kind and prompt

If you want an authentic local meal, this is the place to go. There is only a single set meal complete which is served every day. This family owned and run restaurant has been in existence since 1902. With our limited Spanish, we were helped by one of the younger English speaking generation who was delightful.

Good meat (carne colorada) it is a typical plate, but if you are a medium eater, better take a plate for 2 it is huge ! Good quality but service is not so good... it pretty expensive also, they think they are alone in the world.

Very tasty traditional Ecuadorean food and one of the most popular restaurants in Cotacachi. I had a Locro de Papa which is a potato soup with cheese and it was the top two if not the best I’ve had in this trip to Ecuador (love that soup!). My partner had the Carne Colorada which is a very typical dish from the region and it was delicious as well. The menu is large in this restaurant but I recommend always choosing the most regionally typical dishes when you eat authentic Ecuadorean food at any restaurant. Save the ceviche and any seafood for when you visit the coastal regions.

Had the lomo salteado con legumbres. Comes with rice and fries on the side. Dish was plentiful and served piping hot. To much for one person. Service was prompt and friendly.

Great establishment! The decor is top notch. Unfortunately the burgers did not have any flavor. One time I had a burger and it was great. The second time it was meh. The waiters speak English which is helpful. The milkshake was just milk/warm, not ice cream and it didn't taste good. It seems that everyone in Ecuador makes shakes with just milk and not ice cream. To differentiate themselves they should use ice cream and then I would give them five stars no matter what.

Got the chicken Corden Bleu - it was delicious and the food over was good. Solid option for dinjng

Enjoyed my trout lunch

Delicioso trout 🐟 and garlic shrimp 🍤 One of the best places for cappuccino ☕️

I have been sick since eating here. Service was terrible. Waitress was never to be seen after meals came out. The place looks really nice but we had to contend with a tv blaring a "Novela" while we dined. No bueno!

The setting at La Tola is that of a traditional Ecuadorian countryside bar and grill. Designed for sitting and enjoying food and drinks while listening to live music, the food is typical Ecuadorian cuisine. My steak was tasty, but as is typical, paper thin and rather tough. My wife’s fanesca, a dish served only during Holy Week, was interesting and tasty, but became a little boring after about six or seven bites. Basically the food “doesn’t excite”. Nonetheless, for those who like traditional Ecuadorian food in a non-touristic setting this would be a good choice.

Have not ate there no real set hours of operation

Attend a 10th Anniversary celebration of the band Shades Of Grey Cotacachi who played for the evening. The food was excellent, the service was great even thought the place was packed!! Highly recommended!!!

(Translated by Google) The place was very cozy, the food was good and the service excellent. They do not accept credit cards. (Original) El lugar muy acogedor, la comida estuvo bien y la atención excelente. No aceptan tarjetas de credito.

(Translated by Google) Very nice, rustic, clean atmosphere. Pet-friendly. It has a stage for live music. It has tables on the patio. The food portions are quite large, with good flavor and seasoning. The red meat is very tasty. The yahuarlocro is delicious, the portion is large. (Original) Ambiente muy bonito rústico limpio Pet friendly tiene una tarima para música en vivo. Tiene mesas en el patio, las porciones de comida bastante grandes, buen sabor, buena sazón la carne colorada, muy rica, el yahuarlocro rico la porción grande

(Translated by Google) The place is very pretty, with lots of plants and outdoor dining. The lunches were delicious but not much. The service is basic. (Original) El lugar es muy lindo, tiene muchas plantas y puedes comer al aire libre, los almuerzos estuvieron ricos pero no es mucho. La atención es lo básico.

(Translated by Google) Good food although the service was not very good. (Original) Buena comida aunque la atención no fue muy buena.