Culebrillas Lake is one of the landmarks of the Inca Trail - The Inca Trail is by one of the most famous treks in Ecuador. In fact, it is a popular trek in South America. This trail connected Quito, Ecuador to Cusco, Peru. The lake is part of the Sangay National Park in Ecuador. The lake itself is located in the Canar province, near the Ingapirca Ruins.
Culebrillas lake is considered a sacred place. Culebrillas means small snakes. Culebrillas Lake has an altitude of over 4,100 m. (13,276 ft.) above sea level. The climate is usually freezing.
