Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Laguna Quilotoa

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Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Laguna Quilotoa

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Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Laguna Quilotoa

03:51

9.91km

400m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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1.83 km

Ancho Quilotoa Viewpoint

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Place with benches for a rest. maybe the sell sometimes Coffee and te.

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1.98 km

View of Quilotoa Crater Lake

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Go out in the morning to be able to enjoy the road more. Start from the left so when you are more tired you will have the flattest part in front😊

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3.40 km

Quilotoa Crater Lake Trail

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

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4.64 km

View of Quilotoa Crater Lake

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beautiful view of the crater

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5.43 km

Mirador El Torre Quilotoa

Viewpoint

5.91 km

View of Quilotoa Crater Lake

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Stop again and again, let your gaze wander and discover new motifs

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6.89 km

Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint

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The lake is impressively colored in deep turquoise in its round bed. Jagged is the cliff edge that frames it, creating a path for the hiker to admire the beauty of the lagoon from all sides.

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7.89 km

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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9.91 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

1.42 km

475 m

Surfaces

8.03 km

1.89 km

Elevation

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Highest point (3,860 m)

Lowest point (3,710 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

13°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 15, 2025,Laguna Quilotoa

Wonderful circular hike, exposed and very steep sections on the ascent and descent. Not recommended in the rain.

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February 14, 2023,Kraterwanderung am Quilotoa

10 km of the somewhat harder pace were behind us in the late afternoon when we took the backpacks off our backs and headed for the next best café for a well-deserved refreshment.
The constant ups and downs at an altitude of between 3700 and 3900 meters sapped our strength. In addition, we were well loaded. After all, the weather …

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