Cotacachi vs Vilcabamba

Waynecbyrd Member

Member since 25 August 2015

WaynecbyrdMember18 September 2015 20:57:33

What are the differences between Cotacachi and Vilcabamba? I am looking to get a well rounded comparison?

cccmedia Ecuador/Colombia Expert

Member since 13 March 2014

cccmediaEcuador/Colombia Expert19 September 2015 02:49:47

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Vilcabamba is known for having the best growing-soil in Ecuador.

Cotacachi is known for producing some of the best leather goods.

Vilcabamba has one of the highest concentrations of Gringos.

Cotacachi has one of the highest concentrations of indigenous.

Vilcabamba is closer to Ecuador's third largest city, Cuenca.

Cotacachi is closer to the second largest city, Quito.

Vilcabamba is known for having many New Agers.

Paradoxically, Vilca is also known for having many old-agers, in what is known as the Valley of Longevity.