The Quilotoa Circuit

The Quilotoa Circuit

This quite an amazing route, gives you a very authentic feel of the many small communities and the spectacular views of the landscapes. It's a great opportunity to spend a few days for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking or just relaxing. Also there are various handicraft and Indian markets to be visited.

A must if you are in the area is to do the so called Quilotoa Circuit which takes you through the "pueblitos" of Latacunga then Pujilí, Tigua-Chimbacucho, Zumbahua, Quilotoa (here you can stay for the night at our Lodge), to continue to Guayama, Chugchilán, Sigchos and Saquisili.

From here you can go to Cotopaxi park, Baños or Quito...

The Quilotoa Crater

At an elevation of 3900 meter above sea level, the temperatures are usually hovering around the 12°

The Quilotoa crater lake contains a water-filled Laguna the is approximately 3 kilometers wide (2 miles) and was formed after the collapse followed and eruption just 800 years ago around 1200. The caldera has been collecting a 250m deep water lake over time. The lake has a greenish color and smells like sulfur. Hot springs can be found on the eastern flank of the ancient volcano.

Horses can be rented to lower from the edge of the Quilotoa crater to the lake downstairs. It can also be reached by hiking but beware of the changing weather conditions...

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