Laguna de San Pablo Lake
Crater lake near Otavalo in Imbabura Province
A crater lake near Otavalo, Laguna de San Pablo offers boating, birdwatching and trails through lakeside farms; local markets in nearby towns provide traditional Highland fare.
Laguna de San Pablo at a Glance#
About Laguna de San Pablo#
Laguna de San Pablo is a volcanic crater lake in Imbabura Province in northern Ecuador, situated near the town of San Pablo and within the municipality of Otavalo. It is part of the Andean highland volcanic landscape of the region.
The lake offers easy walking along its shores and is noted locally for birdwatching and quiet countryside scenery rather than large-scale tourism. Small local businesses and accommodations in the area serve visitors who combine a lake visit with trips to nearby Otavalo.
Geologically it occupies a volcanic crater and is set against the slopes of nearby volcanic cones in the northern Ecuadorian Andes. The site lies within the highland agricultural and artisan region surrounding Otavalo.
- Setting: the lake is a volcanic crater lake in the Andean highlands and lies within the municipality of Otavalo, making it accessible from the nearby town.
Weather & Climate near Laguna de San Pablo#
Laguna de San Pablo's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 7°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (828 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 8° - 19° | 14° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 20° | 14° | 116 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 70 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 40 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 20° | 14° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 48 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 88 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 19° | 14° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 77 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |