Imbaguarbak

Imbaguarbak lies in the northern Ecuadorian highlands around the mountain and lakes of Imbabura. The Caranqui and neighbouring peoples built earthen mounds, raised fields and roads across this country. Their resistance to Inca expansion was fierce; accounts recall a decisive defeat near Yahuarcocha, after prolonged fighting against the forces of Huayna Capac. Inca buildings at Caranqui marked the extension of imperial power into the region.

The later city of Ibarra Canton lies here.