Cotacachi

This agricultural town and artisan city is a healing mecca, a tranquil paradise that attracts retirees from all over the world. Cotacachi is famously known for its leather goods and handicrafts as well as its natural scenic beauty. Travelers can hike the summit of Cotacachi Volcano, take a boat ride in Lake Cuicocha, a lake withing the volcanic crater, or shower beneath the Peguche Waterfall within the indigenous village of Peguche.