Day 1 - Karanki | Go Galapagos

Day 1 – Karanki

Magdalena – Ibarra – Quito: AM: Join Magdalena locals in their morning activities, such as milking. Next, we visit Ibarra, “La Ciudad Blanca,” Imbabura`s capital. Your guide will share its history as we admire the city’s architecture. Our next stop is Parque Cóndor, a bird of prey rescue center. The park educates visitors about the […]

Karanki Magdalena - Milking activity
Hacienda Pinsaqui Imbabura - horseback riding
Hacienda Pinsaqui - Imbabura

Magdalena – Ibarra – Quito:

AM:

Join Magdalena locals in their morning activities, such as milking.

Next, we visit Ibarra, “La Ciudad Blanca,” Imbabura`s capital. Your guide will share its history as we admire the city’s architecture.

Our next stop is Parque Cóndor, a bird of prey rescue center. The park educates visitors about the issues that Andean condors and owls face.

PM:

Our journey continues to the Karanki-Magdalena Community, at 3,100 meters above sea level. The landscape resembles a colorful patchwork, and locals are known for their exquisite embroidery, which is available for purchasing directly from artisans.

Experience their daily life, unhurried by modern distractions. Overnight in a comfortable room with private facilities and hot water. Enjoy authentic, Andean home cooking and optional activities like horseback riding and hiking.

Meals Included: Dinner at Magdalena Home Stay

Accommodation: Magdalena Home Stay

Service and Entrance Fees Include a bilingual guide (English—Spanish), a Tour transfer, Cotacachi Lagoon, and an Andean Instruments Workshop.

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