Lagunas de Mojanda are made up of three lakes, Caricocha (the largest), Yanacocha, and Huarmicocha, which lie in the crater of an extinct volcano. The lakes are a bewitching shade of turquoise, surrounded by lush grasslands.

Dangers and Annoyances
The locals do not recommend going on a weekday as this may be dangerous and you could be robbed of all possessions, including your clothes. Weekends are considered safe given the greater numbers of visitors, which aren't many.

Getting there
They are a popular tourist destination and are about 20 minutes taxi ride from the largely indigenous town of Otavalo.