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The Top 20 Lakes in the Cordillera Central Ecuador

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Cordillera Central Ecuador? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Cordillera Central Ecuador’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Quilotoa Lagoon

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In the afternoon it gets cloudy. Best practice is arriving before noon, or doing a morning hike around the lake.

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Start of the Cuicocha Lagoon Loop Trail

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Circular hike around the "guinea pig lagoon". The easiest way to get there from Otavalo is by bus to Quiroga and then by taxi from the parque central there ($5)

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Laguna Limpiopungo

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A beautiful lagoon that you can also walk around from the parking lot. When the weather is nice, you have a good view of the Cotopaxi.

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Laguna Toreadora

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Beautiful lake at the Toreadora ranger station. It is just off Ruta 1 or can be viewed from an elevated vantage point next to the station.

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García Moreno Trail

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Nice views from the hills along the way. A deep view of the lake landscape and the Paramo

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Yahuarcocha Lake

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Great ways and beautiful nature for cycling!

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Toreadora Refuge, Cajas National Park

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Beautiful park at almost 4000 meters altitude. Very special vegetation and beautiful landscapes. Feels surreal.

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View of Laguna Limpiopungo and Cotopaxi

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Take a quick breather at 3878 m

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Wildflower Path in Reserva Ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas

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Being in this place and having the feeling of turning around and knowing everything you walked, is beautiful. A different view of everything and the most refreshing and delicious breeze there is.

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Laguna Grande de Mojanda

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Nice excursion to a total of 3 lagoons. It takes about 45 minutes by taxi from Otavalo, the road is uneven cobblestone and very winding. Arrived at the lagoon you …

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Quilotoa Lagoon

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García Moreno Trail

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