- Address: 35 kilometers from Quito, Ecuador
- Main entertainment: trout fishing
Lake La Miko (Native American name - Mikakocha) is located in the province of Napo, in a sparsely populated area in the territory of the Antisana National Park. One of the largest and most picturesque lakes in central Ecuador .
Lake lost in the mountains
Lake La Miko is located a few kilometers to the south-west of the foot of the volcano Antisana . From its shores you can see a stunning view of the snow-capped summit of the volcano and the volcanoes Alley rising in the distance. The surrounding hills are covered with faded vegetation, but in their own picturesque. The local ecosystem is called "paramo", it is characterized by moist high-mountain meadows with a large number of lakes. Occasionally, there are low evergreen trees. In Ecuador, such landscapes can be seen only in several countries of South America. The observation of the untouched nature by nature during a pedestrian walk in the outskirts of the lake is a great pleasure even for sophisticated travelers. Lake water is crystal clear and very cold, if necessary, it can be used as a drinking water.
What to see on the lake?
Lake Mikakocha attracts not only the beauty of the surrounding nature and the opportunity to make an excellent snapshot of the volcano of Antisana, but also a variety of wildlife. There are mammals in the vicinity of the lake, mainly foxes, rabbits and rodents, but rarely show their eyes. A lot of birds: here you can watch the flight of the Andean condor with a wingspan of up to 3 meters, for fearful little ducks and ibis. According to tourists who visited Lake Mikakocha, it is associated with three things: birds, tranquility, mountains. A real attraction of the lake is an unusually large trout. Fishing for this fish in Ecuadorian rivers and lakes is one of the most popular types of entertainment. If you want to get special pleasure from sport fishing - take tackles, an inflatable boat, a good company and go to La Miko!
How to get there?
For a trip to the lake it is better to use a rented car or a sightseeing bus. Lake La Miko is about 35 km west of Quito . It should be sent in the direction of the city of Pintag, from which the direct route to the national park of Antisan begins, to the lake. Tourist infrastructure and places to stay overnight in the area of the lake there, so everything you need to take with you.
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