Transportation in Ibarra is modern and is regular. The best way of arriving in the city is by bus or private cars. Getting around in the city is also very convenient for tourists, as taxis or cabs are easily available in the city. Transportation in Ibarra enables one in easy sightseeing tours in and around the city.
Ibarra is one of the important travel destinations of Ecuador and is also the capital of Imbabura Province. The sleeping Imbabura Volcano surrounds the city, making the backdrop of the city stunning. The famous blood lake, the Yahuarcocha lagoon is also one side of the city. Tourists can visit the many attractions of the place that include historic buildings and churches. The best way to reach this tourist centric city is by bus.
The city of Ibarra does not have a permanent bus station. Different buses travel companies stand at different corners of the city, and make it a temporary bus stand. The buses are mostly halt at the entrance of the city. The buses arrive from major cities like Quito, Otavalo, and Tulcán. Some notable bus operating companies are as follows:
- Supertaxis Los Lagos
- Trans Andina.
- Expreso Turismo
- Trans Otavalo
To reach the city of Otavalo from Ibarra by bus, it takes hardly 30 minutes. Quito is reachable within 2 to 3 hours. To reach the city Tulcan by from Ibarra it hardly takes an hour's time.
International tourists planning for a trip to Ecuador travel will surely have this lovely city in their tours. They can easily come by flights and land in the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, located in Quito. Quito is the capital of Ecuador and is a major air hub in the country. Major flights arrive in the Mariscal Sucre International Airport from any part of the world. The airport in Quito is easily connected to the bus station of the city. Tourists can catch a bus from the Quito bus station and easily arrive in Ibarra.
Tourists can also easily come by private cars to city. The scenic drive in the countryside and the smooth roads make an enjoyable journey.
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