Laguna Amarilla is a crater-lagoon at the base of El Altar volcano, in Ecuador. El Altar has an elevation of 17,451 ft. (5,319 m.) and it is part of the Sangay National Park. The volcano has nine snow-covered peaks, in the middle of them, it is the lagoon that has a horseshoe or C shape. Although ... Read more
Yahuarcocha is a lake located 1.86 mi. (3 km.) Northern of Ibarra, Ecuador. Surrounded by natural viewpoints and an environment of indigenous crops and land. “Laguna Yahuarcocha” in Spanish. It means a lake of blood in the Quechua language (‘Yahuar’ – blood, ‘Cocha’ – lake). This is a reference to a battle that took place ... Read more
Limpiopungo Lagoon is a beautiful lake formed by water from the glaciers. It is located very close to the Cotopaxi volcano. Limpiopungo lagoon is like a mirror that reflects the beauty of the surrounding peaks. In fact, the image of the Cotopaxi volcano reflected in the middle of the lagoon. The hike around the lagoon ... Read more
