Quilotoa Lagoon Tour

Quito, Ecuador
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Duration10h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

The Quilotoa Volcano, a of the natural wonders of Ecuador !! This lagoon is located in the crater of this volcano, which is why it has many minerals which make its color changes constantly, on the Quilotoa tour, you will appreciate this wonder, along with the typical indigenous markets, located in areas near the volcano, this depends on the day of the tour, it is an impossible adventure to lose !!

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Transport from Quito to Quilotoa
  • Quilotoa fee

What to expect

  1. Mercado Indigena
    30m
    Typical Market of Indian Handicrafts (Thursday only)
  2. Zumbahua
    30m
    Market of Indian Handicrafts (Satuday only)
  3. Pujili
    30m
    Typical Market of Indian Handicrafts (Sunday only)
  4. Laguna Quilotoa
    2h
    Very close to the Cotopaxi Volcano is a turquoise-blue lagoon, this color is due to the high concentration of minerals in its waters, this lagoon is located inside the crater of the "Quilotoa Volcano" hence its name "Laguna del Quilotoa", Inside the lagoon there are springs, which from the shore can be perceived as bubbling trails that rise to the surface, this volcano is 3800 meters above sea level, here you can observe the daily life of the Indians and their typical animals.
  5. Tigua
    50m
    In the middle of the cold, typical of the Andean paramo, stands the Kichwa indigenous community called Tigua. It is a dream trip, the eyes marvel at the vast areas of grasslands. There are crops of barley, beans, chochos, potatoes, mellocos, oca and mashua (root vegetables), this variety of crops offer different shades ranging from yellow to deep green.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

07:20 hs - Centro Histórico de Quito, Plaza San Blas. Between Pichincha st and Caldas st.

Meeting point

07:00 hs - Between Foch Street and Reina Victoria corner, in front of Juan Valdéz restaurant.

End point

07:20 hs - Centro Histórico de Quito, Plaza San Blas. Between Pichincha st and Caldas st.

End point

07:00 hs - Between Foch Street and Reina Victoria corner, in front of Juan Valdéz restaurant.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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