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Sigchos-Isilivì-Chugchilan-Quilotoa

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Hiking

near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

John_11

Distance

24.54mi

Elevation +

7087f

TrailRank

65| 4.34

3-days Trekking from Sichchos till Quilotoa lake and village. Difficulty depends whether you are used to walk in the mountains and how your body reacts to the altitude (Quilotoa lies at 3’900 m). There are some challengi...

Très belle rando, que nous avons modifié de temps en temps. N'hésitez pas, c'est franchement top a faire.
titi.hd

It was one of the greatest experiences of my life, will look forward to doing other trails in Ecuador... 🚶🏻‍♀️🇪🇨🇺🇸...
Vici Jiva

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Baños - Large Circular Trail | Gran Ruta Circular | Großer Rundweg

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near Baños, Tungurahua (Ecuador)

Kai Single

Distance

7.58mi

Elevation +

2943f

TrailRank

64| 4.78

[EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T1 - Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Hiking Shoes * Start Point | End Point: Hosteria & Spa Isla de Baños TOUR DESCRIPTION - Starting point is the Hosteria & Spa Isla d...

Such a good hike! Beware though, it's not an easy hike. First part is steep as the stairs to your attic, quite strenuous...
spobjits

Was an amazing hike to go on!!
aspen 1

Excellent roundtrip covering a lot of sights in the area!
thomas.kvalevaag

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Trekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo

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near Pansaleo, Pichincha (Ecuador)

Andes Climbing

Distance

9.36mi

Elevation +

3852f

TrailRank

58

The trek is very beautiful, there is a trail but sometimes it gets lost but it can be oriented without any problem, reaching the ridge only takes 3.5 hours and you have a amazing views of Cotopaxi Volcano, 3 more hours t...
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Quilotoa Loop

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near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Port flora
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Distance

31.32mi

Elevation +

10912f

TrailRank

56| 4.34

This is the catalog entry for a four day hike that starts and stops in Latacunga and visits the countryside to the west of the city including the beautiful Laguna de Quilotoa. Bus to Sigchos Day 1 Sigchos to Isinlivi...

Challenging terrain but doable. GPS track essential as much of the trail is faint or with multiple options
skeebyk

Great hike, much better and faster than the maps supplied by hostels. Don't forget to stay at Lulu llama hostel! It's t...
Matt Cool

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Ruta del Condor (Condor Trek)

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Hiking

near Tablón, Pichincha (Ecuador)

ngil

Distance

36.34mi

Elevation +

7474f

TrailRank

55| 4.45

Ruta del Condor (Trek of the Condor) as described in the Bradt Ecuador Climbing and Hiking Guide. Hiked 12/2016 without a guide. The trail is faint/non-existent at many points. Bringing a GPS is STRONGLY recommended. Bas...

Beautiful trek, boots and Gps mandatory, some parts of the trail are not clear and well marked. Also when you come from...
Etienne R 1

Difícil, puesto se lo hizo en 3 días y con buen clima.
Diego Barba

Hermoso recorrido de tres dias (bien caminados:8 horas/día) GPS indispensable! Problemas en la grabación GPS de las 2 ul...
christian Marlin

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Parque Nacional El Cajas - Ruta Miguir a Ventanas

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near Hacienda Contrayerbas, Azuay (Ecuador)

Derek Moreno

Distance

23.83mi

Elevation +

4977f

TrailRank

55

Tres días de trekking, dos noches de acampamiento solo por unas zonas hermosas en El Cajas. Unos detalles: Cogí el bus desde el Terminal Terrestre Cuenca a Guayaquil y me bajé por el inicio del sendero por la carretera....
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Chugchilan to Quilotoa

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near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Port flora
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Distance

7.34mi

Elevation +

3652f

TrailRank

55| 5.0

Day 3 of a 4 day hike known as the Quilotoa Loop. This is the hardest day of the trip but also the most rewarding with views of the Laguna de Quilotoa. The hike starts off with a small descent to a river crossing but ...

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Epolina

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Isinlivi to Chugchilan

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near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Port flora
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Distance

7.60mi

Elevation +

2428f

TrailRank

52| 4.89

Day 2 of a 4 day hike known as the Quilotoa Loop. The hike starts at Llu Llu Llamas Hostel and descends into a valley before the climb to Chugchilan. There are several hostels there to chose from (we stayed at and enjoye...

Great hike. GPS is low accuracy in the valleys which caused us to pick the wrong route (go up rather than down when you ...
lmdfriel

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Epolina

Downloaded the route to maps.me. Generally the way is quite well marked, except on the first turn right before the bridg...
Zak Hirsch

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Sigchos to Isinlivi

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near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Port flora
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Distance

6.83mi

Elevation +

1631f

TrailRank

50| 5.0

Day 1 of a four day hike known as the Quilotoa Loop. We took the 9:30 bus from Latacunga at $2.15 pp and were dropped off in Sigchos just before noon. The trail heads through town and ends at the Llu Llu Lama Hostel in I...

Nice trail, downloaded the map to maps.me - made it very easy to follow. Took me just under 3 hours with breaks.
Zak Hirsch

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Quilotoa to Tigua

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near Cuizán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Port flora
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Distance

9.49mi

Elevation +

1273f

TrailRank

49| 5.0

Day 4 of a 4 day hike known as the Quilotoa Loop. Today's hike starts in Quilotoa and goes into an impressive canyon with fairly steep descent and ascent (from around the 3 km mark to the 7 km mark). The views and scener...

Great! Easy to follow with the GPS and way points. It took us a few minutes to find the bridge to cross the river. The c...
Ameur Manceur

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Mindo - Five Waterfall Hike | Caminata De Las Cinco Cascadas | Wanderung Der Fünf Wasserfälle

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near Miraflores, Pichincha (Ecuador)

Kai Single

Distance

4.84mi

Elevation +

568f

TrailRank

48

[EN] TOUR INFO - * Difficulty: Easy * Equipment: Trekking Shoes * Start Point | End Point: Tarabita, Santuario de Cascadas (about 6 km from Mindo) TOUR DESCRIPTION - Starting point is the parking area at the ...
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Equador: Around Cotopaxi National Park

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near Loreto del Pedregal, Pichincha (Ecuador)

Alan Stobie

Distance

12.87mi

Elevation +

797f

TrailRank

48

The walk starts from Los Mortinos in Loreto del Pedregal and continues to the base of Cotopaxi with wonderful views of the volcanic landscape. The walk is predominantly on hiking trails or horse made tracks, with some wo...
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Parcacocha

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near Papallacta, Napo (Ecuador)

Port flora
with

Distance

10.30mi

Elevation +

1778f

TrailRank

48

The first half of the hike was amazing, a good path (muddy in spots) beautiful views of rolling hills with snow capped Antisana appearing in the background. It was a wonderful hike and we made it to scenic Laguna Parcaco...
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Isinlivi to chugchilan Quilotoa loop part 2 hilly route

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near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Ajadamson

Distance

8.61mi

Elevation +

3058f

TrailRank

47| 3.67

Starts again with nice downhill from Hostal Taita Cristóbal, We were told by hostel the route we wanted to take was not accessible anymore and showed a new route. We were so eager to get going we walked past the first tu...

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Green mandala

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Isinliví - Chucchilán (Quilotao loop day 2)

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near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Green mandala

Distance

8.44mi

Elevation +

3386f

TrailRank

46

Left Isinlivi from our hostel following the trail behind it down the road, we backtracked to follow another trail on Wililoc to find out the road meets up. Its easy going down hill into the valley .Theres a short up hill...
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Ilalo

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near Hacienda Rumihuaicu, Pichincha (Ecuador)

Port flora
with

Distance

7.41mi

Elevation +

2487f

TrailRank

46

A hike up and down a mountain with some nice views of the surrounding area. The trail starts out as a paved road (with street side parking) and turns to stone, dirt road and then footpath as you climb to the top. We t...
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Mindo - Reina Waterfall | Cascada Reina | Wasserfall Reina

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near Miraflores, Pichincha (Ecuador)

Kai Single

Distance

5.52mi

Elevation +

2313f

TrailRank

46

[EN] TOUR INFO - * Difficulty: Easy * Equipment: Trekking Shoes * Start Point | End Point: Tarabita, Santuario de Cascadas (about 6 km from Mindo) TOUR DESCRIPTION - Starting point is the parking area at the ...
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Parque Guangüiltagua Quito

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near Hacienda Bellavista, Pichincha (Ecuador)

ecuapr

Distance

4.20mi

Elevation +

889f

TrailRank

46

Hiked about half of park, took the very steep down and up challenge ending at aqueduct. Park has picnic areas, lots of bathroom and parking.
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Volcan Cotopaxi night of 080115 jc

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near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)

Leches Pepe

Distance

3.31mi

Elevation +

2772f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

This attempt to the Cotopaxi has been one of the most extreme experience of my entire life. We arranged to go up with Vocan Route agency in Latacunga (USD170 each, 2 of us, January 2015) camping besides a mountain hut ha...

Good information! Thanks!
lucasbertolani

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***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla

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Hiking

near San Augusto, Pichincha (Ecuador)

ACE Cami

Distance

5.46mi

Elevation +

1699f

TrailRank

44

This trail starts from the Camp Site and ends at 2000m at the top named La Cuchilla, it is a moderate demanding ascend, with constant elevation gain. The trail was recorded as mentioned starting from the Camp Site 1. O...
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Quilotoa Loop Day 3 Chugghilan to Quilotoa

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near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Green mandala

Distance

8.72mi

Elevation +

3524f

TrailRank

44

Yes I agree with the other Wililocers this was a hard walk.The trail is great most of the way but its nearly all uphill. Getting to the Laguna for my 2 boys was a highlight.We rested for a hour having lunch taking photos...
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Sigchos - Isinliví Day 1

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near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

Green mandala

Distance

7.38mi

Elevation +

1883f

TrailRank

44

Started after catching the bus from Latacunga with took 2 hours.We followed another travellers wikiloc for directions, its a must because its very easy to miss the small changes in the trail.We followed road into town fo...
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Zumbagua to hawapata

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near Zumbagua, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

wasikm

Distance

2.44mi

Elevation +

1007f

TrailRank

43

Nice hike from zumbahua to view point on a peak hawapata. There is a place where trail looks like closed but you can pass
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Equador: La Esperanza - valleys and hills

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near Hacienda Opote, Chimborazo (Ecuador)

Alan Stobie

Distance

9.91mi

Elevation +

2208f

TrailRank

43

A wonderful circular walk from the centre to La Esperanza through the valleys and ridge tops in the company of Francisco, our local guide. Mainly on footpath, with a little track finding and small section on tracks. 360 ...
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Parque Nacional Cajas, Ruta 3

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near Dos Cuevas, Azuay (Ecuador)

vibramhead

Distance

9.13mi

Elevation +

2028f

TrailRank

43

9 mile loop starting at Torreadora, which I reached via a 1-hour bus ride (Transportes Occidental) from Cuenca. The bus departs from their office on a side street between the Arenal city bus terminal and the TIA supermar...
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