Otavalo & Cotacachi Properties
Cotacachi and Otavalo are both small towns located about 2 hours north of Ecuador´s capital city, Quito. Cotacachi is nestled between two volcanoes. Situated in beautiful landscapes it is only a 30 minute drive from Lago San Pablo, Ecuador´s largest lake. The town is located adjacent to the Cayapas Ecological Reserve, with over 750,000 protected acres of forest. Cotacachi itself is home to numerous leather artisans, where you can find dozens of stores selling fine leather jackets, belts, shoes, and more along its main street 10 de Agosto. Since 2007, when International Living began promoting this village, a sizable expat community has begun to arrive, attracted to its beautiful Andean views and low cost of living.
Unlike Cotacachi, where the expat culture is well defined, Otavalo is home to a rich indigenous culture. With 90,000 inhabitants, it is much larger than its neighbor Cotacachi. On Saturdays, the massive market overflows from the Plaza de Ponchos and colorful textiles and crafts fill tents along streets in a third of the city. Otavaleños are famous for their weavings, everything from blankets and bags to sweaters and gloves. They are easily recognized by their traditional dress, white pants and dark ponchos for men, and brightly colored dresses for women.
While most residents or make the trip to Ibarra or Quito for all but the most common doctor´s visits, for many, the slow pace of life these two Andean towns offer has been just what the doctor ordered.
House For Sale in Cotacachi
- Price
- $69,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 2
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 204.00 m² (2,195.83 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 105.00 m² (1,130.21 sq ft)
This house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Cotacachi, Imbabura Ecuador, in the county of Cotacachi. This property with city and mountain views is situated in the highlands of Ecuador. The land area of this house is 204,00 square meter (2.195,83 square feet), and it has a living space of 105,00 square meter (1.130,21 square feet).
Casa # 1 Parque Shambhala: TWO-LEVEL HOUSE FOR RENT IN PARQUE SHAMBHALA
- Price
- $950 / month
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Lease
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 158.00 m² (1,700.69 sq ft)
Located in Parque Shambhala, a small, exclusive, gated ‘ conjunto ‘ ( now in its’ 10th year ) consisting of 6 houses and a caretaker’s cottage. The setting is pastoral and very quiet with beautiful views but only a 5-minute walk to the nearest shops, local buses and a 10-minute walk to the main Cotacachi market, Leather Street, gym, etc. . Local taxis usually arrive within 2-3 minutes.
NEW IN COTACACHI ECUADOR: NEWLY Completed in COTACACHI
- Price
- $84,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 1
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Mountain, Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 242.00 m² (2,604.86 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 130.00 m² (1,399.30 sq ft)
Built to NORTH AMERICAN standards in the Center of town. No cabs or buses needed as everything is within easy walking distance.
Casa Shambhala Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Price
- $390,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Greenbelt View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 375.00 m² (4,036.45 sq ft)
In one of the few-remaining, overlooked paradises in South America, Casa Shambhala is located behind its own gate in Cotacachi’s most prestigious, upscale, gated communities (‘conjunto’) named ‘ Casas y Jardines San Miguel ’. Casa Shambhala was designed, built and decorated in 2008-9 by Michael d’Addio, an Emmy Award-winning American television producer and designer who retired to Cotacachi, Ecuador after a 30-year career in Hollywood. His Hollywood period followed years in the theater business in New York, London, Paris and Rome. Casa Shambhala is a classic Mediterranean-style villa of medium size ( approx. 4,000 sq. ft. of I ndoor/outdoor living), sumptuously furnished with custom-designed furniture, art, antiquities of museum quality, paintings and antiques collected over the decades of the owner’s worldwide travels and sojourns in filming locations.
Walk To Cotacachi: Fantastic Walled 12.3 Hectares Cotacachi Ecuador
- Price
- $379,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain, Riverfront
- View Type
- Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 12.30 ha (30.39 acre)
Exceptional property at 50% of what other parcels this close to town are selling for. It has already been split into ESTATE size lots consisting of 1.76ha;2.43ha;2.39ha;2.2ha;2.2ha and 3.53ha. Can be purchased as individual parcels or as a whole for just over $3m2. City water and power available to all. Wonderful views of the valley and Rio Yanayacu. Good flat terrain would require very little site work and all have 67m of road frontage.
Newly Finished in Cotacachi Ecuador
- Price
- $84,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 242.00 m² (2,604.86 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 130.00 m² (1,399.30 sq ft)
Newly completed 2 bedroom and den Built to North American standards top quality materials and workmanship
Just Reduced Cotacachi Newly Constructed - Cotacachi Ecuador New Construction
- Price
- $99,500
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside, Urban
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 206.50 m² (2,222.74 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 132.46 m² (1,425.78 sq ft)
Newly constructed to HIGH North American standards. Great-Room plan with Huge kitchen with an abundance of upgraded cabinets and granite counters. 2 large bedrooms both with their own bath; master even has a jacuzzi soaking tub. Great Room features corner fireplace with custom tile inserts.Home is completely hard wired for internet,Direct TV and phone.Lighting thru-out home is recessed with all fixtures installed (unlike most Ecuadorian homes) All appliances are included upgraded windows even include screens. Property is fenced with security system in place. Perfect for those Lock and Leave buyers who might want to spend substantial time away from home travelling with no worries. No additional trips to purchase appliances and lighting are necessary here.
Hacienda Santa Rosa: Countryside Agricultural Land/Farm For Sale in Otavalo
- Price
- $1,500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land/Farm
- Location
- Otavalo, Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 85.00 ha (210.04 acre)
This agricultural land/farm is located in Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador, in Otavalo county. This countryside property with greenbelt view is situated in the highlands of Ecuador. The land area of this agricultural land/farm is a total of 85,00 hectare (210,04 acre).