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Quilotoa Crater Lake Trail

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Quilotoa Crater Lake Trail

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Quilotoa Crater Lake Trail

Name: Quilotoa Crater Lake Trail
Rating: 2

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Location: Guangaje, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

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1. Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Guanguaje Centro

11.3km

04:11

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Cochapamba

9.88km

03:50

390m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Quilotoa Crater Lake – View of Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Guanguaje Centro

8.77km

03:14

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Fitzcarraldo

February 22, 2021

It's worth a visit here :) Camping in the crater is possible!

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Volkblock

December 22, 2018

Circuit around the crater

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Wanderschnecke

February 18, 2020

Quilotoa Lake is about 30 minutes from Latacunga and should not be missed on an Ecuador trip. The walk around the crater takes around 4-5 hours, depending on the breaks you take. For trained people, the circumnavigation is also possible in 3 - 3.5 hours. The highest point is at over 3900 meters. Right on the lake there is the possibility to rent a kayak for $ 3 (30 minutes) to admire the crater from below.
Descent to the lake about 40 minutes, ascent about 1 hour.
Make sure you wear good shoes. The views are amazing.

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Elevation 3,940 m

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Location: Guangaje, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

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Quilotoa Crater Lake Trail

1. Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Guanguaje Centro

2. Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Cochapamba

3. View of Quilotoa Crater Lake – View of Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Guanguaje Centro

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