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QUILOTOA OVERVIEW :
A brief history of Quilotoa, a dormant crater lake. The lake is 24om deep
and its water is alkaline, no fish live here. The Lake is located 1 hour
west of Latancunga on the road to the Coast
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QUILOTOA ROUTE
Some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ecuador. Quilotoa Loop is perfect
for travelers seeking a taste of indigenous farm and spectacular mountain
landscapes. This region is also populated by many Indians, still living
and farming in the old traditional ways of their forefathers.
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HIKING DOWN INTO QUILOTOA LAKE
Walking from the topo of the crater, opposite to park area, down to the
lakes edge takes betwen 30-45 minutes. Under normal circomstances, flip-flops
suffice, but for Laguna Quilotoa sturdy footwear is a must. The pathway
at times is very steep and narrow. Although the sandy surface helps kep
you grip, watch out for slippery jagged rocks.
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WALKING DOWN HILL TO QUILOTOA LAKE
Watch out for the young sheep herders who come running down the cliffs at
suicidal pace, followed closely by their flocks of sheep. It can be quite
scary to look behind you 100 or more sheep racing towards you.
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LAKE QUILOTOA
It is a large lake filling the crater of an extinct volcano. Juss off the
loop road about 14 kilometers north of Zumbahua lies the wee village of
Quilotoa and the mysterious emerald waters or its illustrious volcanic crater
lake
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QUILOTOA
Laguna Quilotoa rates as one of the most beautiful and breathtaking, tranquil,
mesmerizing glass-green lake lying in the crater of an extinct volcano.
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HORSES FOR RENT AT QUILOTOA LAKE
The precipitous hike around the rim takes 4-5 hours, and the steep plunge
down to the lake itself can be done in a three hour round-trip. Horse are
available for rent at the rim for the ascent.
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QUILOTOA LAGUNA
Bright turquoise water caused by dissolved minerals, makes this deep crater
lake a startling mirage amid the breezy surrounding hills. The Quilotoa
Lake is part of the Iliniza Ecological Reserve.
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HORSE-RIDING AT QUILOTOA LAKE
Situated in an extinct volcano crater high in the Andean Mountains. Laguna
Quilotoa is deemed one of the most beautiful lakes in the whole of Ecuador.
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STUNNING QUILOTOA LAKE
Luckily yo have the luxury of having the beautiful scenery of the Quilotoa
Lake in front of you.
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KAYAKING AT QUILOTOA LAKE
Kayaking is another adventurous thing to do in Quilotoa. Kayaks are available
for rent at the end of the trial.
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HORSES AND DONKEYS UP QUILOTOA LAKE
The water comes from deep inside the earths core so there is not fish or
anything living in it, but it is potable for animals, not humans and it
is very very very cold
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QUILOTOA EMERALD LAKE
I have not words to describe the beauty of the green and blue waters emerald
of this inmense crater lake. Just incredible, you shouldnt miss it.
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QUILOTOA, A MUST TOUR IN ECUADOR
If you come to Ecuador, you shouldnt miss this Quilotoa Tour. You will have
unforgetable memories to take with you back home. Please request us for
a guidance and tour to this extraordinary Crater Lake.
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