Quilotoa Loop at night
Parish of Zumbahua, province of Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
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Overview
Entering the confines of the westernmost volcano of the Ecuadorian Andes, we find the Quilotoa Lagoon, one of the most dazzling in the world. The vast caldera that extends about 250 meters into the crater of the volcano, houses a lagoon of greenish and bluish tones, the result of the minerals present in its waters. It is in the heart of this lagoon where bubbling trails will emerge from the springs that are hidden in its depths. The community of Quilotoa, which surrounds this magical place, offers visitors an experience full of adventure tourism and ecotourism, with breathtaking landscapes nearby. This wonder of nature is located 180 km from the city of Quito.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Parish of Zumbahua, province of Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
Duration: 17 hours
Maximum: 30
Required age: 15+
Type of Tour: Adventure
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: 22:30
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
The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the 15 lagoons of volcanic origin appreciated as the most beautiful in the world. The Quilotoa is the westernmost volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, within its crater has formed a caldera with a diameter of almost 9 km. This is the product of the collapse of the volcano, which occurred about 800 years ago. According to studies, the volcanic flow managed to reach the Pacific Ocean and a lagoon has formed in the 250 m deep caldera. The minerals have given the surface a greenish and bluish tone when it receives the impact of sunlight. Inside, there are springs that from the shore, can be perceived as bubbling trails that rise to the surface.the popularity of Quilotoa is due to the beauty of its landscapes and the spectacle of calm waters. In the community of Quilotoa, also known as the "Summit Route" and accessed by bus from the town of Zumbahua, visitors can enjoy 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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