Lagunas de Ozogoche, Andean Highlands Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Cuenca, take the E-40 highway heading north. After about 2 hours, you'll reach the town of Azuay. Continue on the E-40 for another 30 minutes until you reach the town of Sigsig. Here, you will need to take a left turn onto the E-35. Drive for approximately 1 hour, passing through the towns of El Tambo and Mocha. After passing Mocha, switch to the E-50 highway and keep driving for about 45 minutes until you reach the town of Ozogoche. Once in Ozogoche, follow local signs to the Lagunas de Ozogoche, which is about a 20-minute drive from the town center. Be prepared for rough roads as you get closer to the lakes.

• Public Transportation

  From Cuenca, take a bus to the town of Sigsig. Buses depart from the terminal approximately every hour and the fare is around $2. Once you arrive in Sigsig, switch to a bus heading to El Tambo. This journey will take about 30 minutes and cost around $1. After reaching El Tambo, you will need to take another bus or a shared taxi to Ozogoche, which should take another hour and cost about $2. Once in Ozogoche, you can either walk to Lagunas de Ozogoche (approximately a 1-hour hike) or arrange a local taxi to take you there for about $5.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can hire a taxi from Cuenca to Ozogoche. This option provides a more comfortable ride but will be more expensive, typically costing around $60-$80 for the trip. The taxi driver can take you directly to Lagunas de Ozogoche once you arrive in Ozogoche. Make sure to negotiate the price before starting your journey.