Peguche Waterfall

Cascade	Eucalyptus Trail	Cascade

A wonderful trail through eucalyptus forest near the community allows visitors to reach the waterfall of Peguche. The community has worked hard to create an attractive and informative way to reach the sacred waterfall.

This site is considered an Indian ceremonial center, because here are made ​​purification baths to kick off the celebrations of Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun and the crops.

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Location
It is 23 miles from Pretoria, 10 minutes from the exit of the Panamerican Highway from Otavalo and 2 km from the parish of Peguche.

Height
The Peguche Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall about 20 feet high by 3 wide, is within a few hundred acres of forest designated as "Protected Forest Peguche Waterfall".

Climate
It has a pleasant climate with an average temperature of 18 º C.

Fauna

Species found as: Quilico, dove, owl field sparrow sparrow sigcha velvet Quinde long tail, Real Quinde, hummingbird, reptiles, lizards, frogs, toads, small snakes.

• Symbolic Species: The species representing the waterfall we Peguche: hummingbird, dove, Quinde.

• Extinction: Of the species that can be observed in Peguche Waterfall which are endangered are: armadillos, chucuris, wild rabbits.

Flora

With respect to the flora within the cascade can see wildlife such as blackberry, taxo, uvilla, among others.

• Native Plants: The main plant is native to the waterfall can be found: alder, palms abound pinkish Asteraceae.

Attractive

• Fun: Activities that can be performed in the cascade of Peguche include photography and often children are bathing in its waters.

• Ritual: During the summer solstice (December 22) the inhabitants of nearby communities come in the night to take a ritual bath in the waters of the waterfall, this ceremony will prepare spiritually for the new cycle is started, both their fields and in their own lives.

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