Quilotoa - water-filled caldera

Quilotoa Lake set in its deep volcanic crater is an extraordinary landscape, visitors can hike around the crater's rim, visit on mules or kayak across the turquoise waters. Quilotoa lake is located in the Illinizas Ecological Reserve.

Quilotoa is a salty lagoon from a volcanic origin with 3 kilometers of diameter.

To reach Lake Quilotoa, from Quito take the Panamerican highway to Latacunga (59 mi - 95km), and from there the road west towards Pujilí. The road passes the Kichwa communities of Tigua and Zumbahua before reaching Quilotoa, 4×4 vehicles are recommended.

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Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: ‎Ecuador
Region: Andes
‎Province: Imbabura
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Quilotoa, water filled caldera
Quilotoa, water filled caldera
Quilotoa, water filled caldera
Quilotoa lagoon
Quilotoa lagoon
Quilotoa loop
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Municipal Building, Pujili. Cotopaxi, Andes. Ecuador

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