What is "cotacachi"

Cotacachi may refer to:

1. Cotacachi Volcano, a dormant volcano in western Imbabura Province, Ecuador
2. Cotacachi, a city near the volcano
3. Cotacachi Canton, a canton around the city
4. Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve, a national park around the volcano

Cotacachi is a city that is the seat of Cotacachi Canton, Imbabura Province, Ecuador in South America.

Cotacachi is an artisan city that is famous for its leather goods and handicrafts. Cotacachi residents are also well known for their carne colorada (filet of pork cooked in red achiote sauce), and queso de hoja (soft cheese wrapped in a plant leaf).

The city of Cotacachi holds a UNESCO medal for being free of illiteracy. In 2000 the entire canton was declared the first ecological county of South America.