Cotacachi seems like a really interesting place to visit, I personally have never heard of that place. Well, the gems always seem to be hidden, what a great experience you had exploring that place.
Love your photos, especially that of the sunset, it is just fascinating!!
Before planning my trip to Ecuador and looking more into the areas I wanted to explore, I did not know about it either. Actually it was not on my itinerary. I was supposed to stay in Ottavalo, a bigger city but since I could not find accommodation in there, I ended up in Cotacachi. A hidden gem, indeed!
Some amazing discoveries aren't always planned, the somehow happen by accident; A beautiful accident! Even though things didn't go as planned you ended up discovering a gem, and that sure is worth it!
Each country has a few hidden gems or even more. I was lucky to have ended up in there. Now I know that everything happens for a reason. I wouldn't have seen this place if there was accommodation available in Ottavalo where I was supposes to stay.
Yeah, for sure! Everything happens for a reason, sometimes, we just have to let things unfold so we can discover those reasons. Ottavalo is a big city, hopefully, you will get to explore that soon... Maybe on your next visit to Ecuador?