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Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Quilotoa

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Ecuador

Cotopaxi

Zumbahua

Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Quilotoa

Moderate

4.8

(107)

590

hikers

Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint – Quilotoa Lagoon loop from Quilotoa

04:12

11.3km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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691 m

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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1.69 km

View of Quilotoa Crater

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3.66 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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5.49 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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5.65 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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7.06 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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8.31 km

View of Quilotoa Crater Lake

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beautiful view of the crater

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9.19 km

Mirador El Torre Quilotoa

Viewpoint

9.67 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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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.96 km

1.47 km

1.20 km

615 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

2.08 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Highest point (3,860 m)

Lowest point (3,710 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

15°C

8°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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