The Region of Intag

The subtropical region of Intag is located in Cotacachi County, and extends  from the Western Andean Cordillera into the provinces of Pichincha and Esmeraldas.  Intag is made up of 6 townships:  Apuela, García Moreno,  Peñaherrera, Cuellaje, Vacas Galindo and Plaza Gutiérrez.  The average temperature varies between 23 and 30 degrees celcius.

During the prehispanic period, Intag was a heavily forested region that was home to a number of different ethnic groups, the last of whom disappeared at the end of the XVII century.  The predominant ethnic groups living in the region were the “Bolsas Niguas” and the “Yumba”, who shared a swathe of territory extending from the western edge of modern-day Pichincha into Gualea, Nanegal, Pacto and other nearby regions.

Intag’s imposing geography, among other factors, has historically contributed to a condition of social insulation that is evident in tight-knit communities as well as the distinct collective identity shared by residents in the region.  The reality of poor physical access has lead to the development of distinct strategies for oral and interpersonal communication.  Considering these circumstances is critical in ensuring an adequate difussion of information in the region.

How can I get to the Consorcio Toisan?

Please follow the following steps:

1. From Quito (the capital city of Ecuador), you can take a direct bus to Otavalo in the province of Imbabura. (We recommend travelling in Transportes Otavalo or Transportes Lagos, as these will take you directly to the Otavalo bus terminal).
2. From the Otovalan bus terminal, you can travel by bus until the township of Apuela with Transportes Otavalo.
3. When you purchase your ticket, be sure to indicate that you will be going only as far as Apuela, as the bus route goes further than Apuela.
4. Finally, once you arrive in the central plaza in Apuela, you can ask a passerby for directions to Consorcio Toisan´s offices

Note: The schedule of buses to Apuela and the Zone of Intag are:

• 8 am
• 10 am
• 1 pm
• 2 pm

If you need more information, call us at: (593) 062-648720 or contact us.