Quilotoa Lagoon Loop
Parish of Zumbahua, province of Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
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Overview
Enter the captivating world of the mountains with our Pambamarca tour, perfect for those seeking adventure on nature trails. This magical place, located in the hamlet of Chumillos, a few kilometers from the town of Quinche, is the perfect setting for your first steps into this exciting world. The hike begins with an ascent to the summit of Pambamarca, offering breathtaking views that will take your breath away. But the adventure does not end here, as the visit to Quitoloma will be an unforgettable experience, where you can renew your energy through a small ritual, and learn about the history and legends that surround this beautiful place over the years. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the mysteries of the mountain, we are waiting for you!
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HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Parish of Zumbahua, province of Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
Duration: 15 hours
Maximum: 30
Required age: 15+
Type of Tour: Hiking
Languages: English/ Spanish
Maximum altitude: 3,932 meters above sea level
Minimum altitude: 2,800 masl
Distance: 10.5km
Physical level: Medium-Advanced
Tour start time: 06:00
Included/Excluded
- ✅Certified Bilingual Guides
- ✅Tourist transportation
- ✅Entrance fees to establishments
- ✅Moisturizing Drink
- ❌Travel Insurance
- ❌Extra Hydration
- ❌Food-Snacks
- ❌Souvenirs
- ❌Tips
- ❌Extra expenses not specified in the tour
Tour Plan
DESCRIPTION
This trip will be made along the spectacular road of the "Avenue of the Volcanoes". The Quilotoa is a volcano located in the western part of the Ecuadorian Andes, in its crater has formed a caldera with a diameter of almost 9 km. The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the 15 lagoons of volcanic origin appreciated as the most beautiful in the world; it has a 250 m deep caldera.
The popularity of Quilotoa is due to the beauty of its landscapes and the spectacle of the calm waters; the majestic greenish and bluish tone of the waters is the result of the impact of sunlight with the minerals found in this lagoon.
In the community of Quilotoa, also known as the "Summit Route" and accessed by bus from the town of Zumbahua, visitors can do ecotourism and adventure tourism with a high dose of adrenaline or simply contemplate the nearby landscapes. Even this place is close to what many researchers assume as the last resting place of the Inca Atahualpa, so this was the last sacred route of the Incas. Visiting Quilotoa is a breathtaking experience at approximately 4,000 meters above sea level. This wonderful attraction is located about 180 km from the city of Quito.
PLACES TO VISIT
Quilotoa Volcano Summit
Quilotoa Lagoon viewpoint
POINT OF EXIT
Private: Pick Up Hotel
Shared: Meeting point: Bulevar Naciones Unidas- Quito
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT - WHAT TO BRING
- Waterproof jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Quick-drying pants or lycra
- Sun blocker
- Cap
- Trekking boots
- 2 liters of water
- Sunglasses
- Trekking poles (optional)
ITINERARY
06:00 Tour starts at the departure point.
10:00 Arrival at the destination, we will introduce ourselves with the group and we will make an important warm up before starting our adventure.
10:30 From here begins the hike enjoying the majesty that Mother Nature gives us, this tour lasts approximately 6 hours with hydration stops every 45 min.
13:30 We will take a break to eat our personal lunch at the highest point of the Quilotoa crater, at 3,932 meters above sea level and we will continue with the hike until we arrive back to the Quilotoa viewpoint.
16:30 We board the bus to return to our point of return at 20:30.
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