# Eugenio Espejo Parish, Otavalo Canton, Imbabura Province

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/eugenio-espejo/

Parish · Otavalo Canton 

# Eugenio Espejo

Eugenio Espejo is a parish of Ecuador in Otavalo Canton, Imbabura Province. It covers **28.0 km²**. 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28.0km²
- 10mapped services
- 2,739 mtypical elevation

## Where is Eugenio Espejo?

Eugenio Espejo lies in [Otavalo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/), [Imbabura Province](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/), [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). It borders 6 other parishes: [González Suárez](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/gonzalez-suarez/), [Otavalo](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/otavalo/), [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/san-pablo/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/san-rafael/), [Tabacundo](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/tabacundo/) and [Tocachi](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/tocachi/). By area it is the 914th largest of 1,042 parishes in Ecuador. It covers 5.3% of [Otavalo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/). The centre of Eugenio Espejo is about 55 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. The centre point is at 0.1870° N, 78.2598° W.

Source: [INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ecu).

## Things to see in and around Eugenio Espejo

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Eugenio Espejo: 2 attractions; 1 zoo; 1 viewpoint.

- El Lechero · viewpoint
- Bridge · attraction
- Plataforma de Vuelo · attraction
- Parque Cóndor · zoo

### Nearby, outside Eugenio Espejo

- TAXOPAMBA · attraction, Otavalo3.9 km
- Meet · attraction, Otavalo4.0 km
- Balcon de Otavalo · attraction, Otavalo4.0 km
- Funeraria "Luciano Unda Jr" · memorial, Otavalo4.0 km
- molino de las Almas · ruins, Otavalo4.2 km
- Corazón de manzana · viewpoint, Otavalo4.2 km
- La cruz del socavón · monument, Otavalo4.3 km
- Kinty Wasi Centro Intercultural · attraction, Otavalo4.3 km
- Virgen de la gruta · monument, Otavalo4.3 km
- Castillo · attraction, Otavalo4.4 km
- Portales · attraction, Otavalo4.5 km
- Bazar Victoria 100 age · attraction, Otavalo4.5 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Eugenio Espejo

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Guayaquil
- CurrencyDollar (USD)
- Country calling code+593
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) · Quito36 km
- Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) · Tulcán92 km

### Nearest railway station

Otavalo (Otavalo), about 4.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Feb (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 18:30).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Eugenio Espejo

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Eugenio Espejo.

- Arias Pamba
- Calpaquí
- Caranqui
- Chuchuqui
- Cuaraburo
- Eugenio Espejo
- Hacienda San Javier
- Huacsara
- Pivarinci
- Pucará Alto
- Pucará Bajo
- Pucará de Desaguadero
- Pucará de Velásquez

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Eugenio Espejo

Named natural and historic features inside Eugenio Espejo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Angujaca
- Quebrada Mindala
- Quebrada San Javier
- Quebrada Turu-cocha
- Río Peguche

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Eugenio Espejo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Otavalo Canton, the warmest month is Feb (average 11 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C). About 1,196 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (164 mm) and the driest Aug (37 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 11 117 

Feb 11 121 

Mar 11 151 

Apr 11 164 

May 10 122 

Jun 9 71 

Jul 9 52 

Aug 9 37 

Sep 10 50 

Oct 10 93 

Nov 11 111 

Dec 11 107 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Eugenio Espejo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Dispensario Seguro Social IEES · Otavalo 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.22633&mlon=-78.26271#map=17/0.22633/-78.26271) 

Bank Banco del Austro · Otavalo 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.22442&mlon=-78.26443#map=17/0.22442/-78.26443) 

ATM Banco del Pichincha · Cayambe 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04843&mlon=-78.14576#map=17/0.04843/-78.14576) 

Petrol pump Masgas · Otavalo 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.21934&mlon=-78.26397#map=17/0.21934/-78.26397) 

Hotel Hostería Puertolago · San Rafael 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.20130&mlon=-78.23491#map=17/0.20130/-78.23491) 

Mall El Mundo De La Piñata · Otavalo 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.22496&mlon=-78.26353#map=17/0.22496/-78.26353) 

School Unidad Educativa Manuel J Calle (Calpaqui) · Eugenio Espejo 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.19990&mlon=-78.25561#map=17/0.19990/-78.25561) 

College Colegio Particular "San Luis" · Otavalo 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.22725&mlon=-78.26980#map=17/0.22725/-78.26980) 

Police station Jefatura Otavalo · Otavalo 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.23374&mlon=-78.25817#map=17/0.23374/-78.25817) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Eugenio Espejo

Places mapped inside Eugenio Espejo in open map data, by type.

- Hotels1
- Schools5
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other parishes in Otavalo Canton

- Dr. Miguel Egas Cabezas
- González Suárez
- Otavalo
- Pataquí
- San José de Quichinche
- San Juan de Ilumán
- San Pablo
- San Rafael
- Selva Alegre

## Quick answers

- Where is Eugenio Espejo?In Otavalo Canton, Imbabura Province, Ecuador
- What borders Eugenio Espejo?González Suárez, Otavalo, San Pablo, San Rafael, Tabacundo and Tocachi
- What is there to see in Eugenio Espejo?Bridge, El Lechero, Parque Cóndor, Plataforma de Vuelo
- What time zone is Eugenio Espejo in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Eugenio Espejo?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Eugenio Espejo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Eugenio Espejo?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Eugenio Espejo?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Eugenio Espejo?Dispensario Seguro Social IEES, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Eugenio Espejo?Banco del Austro, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Eugenio Espejo?Banco del Pichincha, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Eugenio Espejo?Masgas, about 3.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Eugenio Espejo?EC100452 (OCHA common operational dataset)