LAGUNA QUILOTOA

LA LAGUNA DE QUILOTOA 

Bumping along the espectacular dirt roads of the Quilotoa Loop and hiking between the area's Andean villages is one Ecuador´s most exhilarating adventures. Transportation is tricky but the rewards are abundant;highland markets, the breathtaking crater lake of Laguna Quilotoa, splendid hikes and traditional highland villages. Allow yourself at least three days for the loop and bring warm clothes (it gets painfully cold up here), water and snacks. If you're planning a multiday hike through the area, do yourself a favor and leave your heavy backpack in a guesthouse in Latacunga (carrying only the essentials).