Quilotoa Lake and Quilotoa Loop
Quilotoa Crater Lake is a dead volcano that became a beautiful lagoon, that will give us a day without equal. Located within the reserve the Illinizas will put us in contact with the Ecuadorian Andes, with their Ingineas Quichuas people, we will appreciate the way of life of these peoples
Located in the VOLCANOS STREET and within the "Illinizas" Ecological Reserve, there is Quilotoa Lake, which is an extinct volcano, which had an implosion in which
Its large crater was left open giving a chance to form a Lake, one of the most beautiful in South America.
The entire area of Quilotoa is special to learn and get in touch with the Indigenous part of our country. We can appreciate about its architecture, agriculture, livestock,
most of these communities still preserve traditions since thousands of years ago. Despite living in the 21st century, almost nothing has changed.
The Quilotoa Lake can be visited for 1-4days depending on how long time you have. If you decide to do the hole loop we can help you to arrange it. The Quilotoa Loop is possible to do it with a private tour or on your own,
it is easy to do it although a good description es necessary. On this Hike we visit some local communities such as: Zumbahua, Quilotoa, Chugchilan, Isinlivi, Sigchos. In Zumbahua and Quilotoa 95% of its people
are indigenous people, Kichwa speakers, still keeping some of their ancients tradition, it is beatufill to see how they live in harmony with the nature, protecting it, loving it, sharing it, on the routes is possible to see children
ridig LLamas or sometimes Alpakas.
The average altitude on this area is 3,900 in one point in Quilotoa. Per day we hike 6-8hrs doing it easy, enjoying the stunning landscape and more. In each place there are places for staying, stores for buying water, snacks, basic things.
If you take pills or some medicines please don´t forget them. So if you like hike hiking and trekking you will love this Adventure.