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The Best Hiking Trails in Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

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  • Sigchos-Isilivì-Chugchilan-Quilotoa

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    John_11
    Distance
    24.54mi
    Elevation +
    7087f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofSigchos-Isilivì-Chugchilan-Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos-Isilivì-Chugchilan-Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos-Isilivì-Chugchilan-Quilotoa

    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

  • Quilotoa Loop

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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    31.32mi
    Elevation +
    10912f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Photo ofQuilotoa Loop

    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

  • Sigchos to Isinlivi

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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    6.83mi
    Elevation +
    1631f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSigchos to Isinlivi Photo ofSigchos to Isinlivi Photo ofSigchos to Isinlivi

    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

  • Sigchos - Isinliví Day 1

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    Green mandala
    Distance
    7.38mi
    Elevation +
    1883f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofSigchos - Isinliví Day 1 Photo ofSigchos - Isinliví Day 1 Photo ofSigchos - Isinliví Day 1

    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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  • Quitoloa

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    YJL
    Distance
    24.47mi
    Elevation +
    6811f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofQuitoloa Photo ofQuitoloa Photo ofQuitoloa

    Quite easy especially the first two days Weather is unpredictable. Rain forecast for all three days but I got hit only twice for 30 mins.

  • Quilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi

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    Michał Golla
    Distance
    7.42mi
    Elevation +
    1785f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofQuilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi Photo ofQuilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi Photo ofQuilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi

    First day hiking on famous trail in Ecuador. Final place is little bit further than Isinlivi, because I was wild camping. Final spot is flat, next to the river, situated between beautiful mountains. Perfect to camp. Abou...

    The steep is very energy taking but totally durable if you take your time and make breaks every few meters. The landscap...
    Sil Via 0202

  • Sigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa

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    BribriDnl
    Distance
    21.04mi
    Elevation +
    6732f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa

    A very pleasant hike over the course of 2 days. At first we wanted to make a first stop at Isinlivi but decided to shortcut it anyway. We did camping on a small hill after Chugchilan, it is indicated along the path. Th...

  • Quilotoa Loop

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    tijmenjoppe
    Distance
    33.37mi
    Elevation +
    8556f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop

    Hiking a beautiful part of the Quilotoa Loop, from the town of Sigchos to Posada de Tigua (a dairy farm near Tigua). There are four stages: 1) from Sigchos to Isinliví (11,1km, asc 360m, desc 320m); 2) to Chucchilán ...

    Quilotoa Loop (not really a loop) is great trail! You can stay in great hostels each night where you'll find excellent d...
    natesing
    Very useful this, thanks, we did this south to north. We did a different route in a few bits, particularly the canyon be...
    Justin Marshall

  • Quilotoa Loop Map

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    Packing up the Pieces
    Distance
    24.13mi
    Elevation +
    7428f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Map Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Map Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Map

    This is a map of the "Standard Route" for the Quilotoa Loop trek from Sigchos to Quilotoa Crater Lake. For more details like how to reach the trailhead, cost, and helpful tips, visit the blog post below.

  • Quilotoa Loop - 1st day

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    Deric Lima
    Distance
    7.34mi
    Elevation +
    2418f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - 1st day Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - 1st day Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - 1st day

    From Sigchos to Isilinvi Initially I followed the trail on Maps.me and there are some moments that Maps.me suggested a longer route. I was afraid the shorter route doesn't exist so I followed the longer trail. On the w...

  • Quilotoa Loop: Sigchos - Isinliví

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    spobjits
    Distance
    7.11mi
    Elevation +
    1680f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop: Sigchos - Isinliví Photo ofQuilotoa Loop: Sigchos - Isinliví Photo ofQuilotoa Loop: Sigchos - Isinliví

    The well-known and well-trodden loop of Quilotoa, day one. Took the 09.30 bus from the Terminal Terrestre in Latacunga for about $2.5 per person. Takes around two hours to get to Sigchos, where you can start hiking righ...

  • Sigchos to Isinliví

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    chris elsen
    Distance
    7.93mi
    Elevation +
    2569f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSigchos to Isinliví Photo ofSigchos to Isinliví Photo ofSigchos to Isinliví

    1st part of the 3 day hike Sigchos- Quilotoa. Takes about 4hr. Because of afternoon rains as from sometime in september (I hiked on September 28, and the rains started September 26), best to hike in the mornings. It's a ...

  • Ecuador . Quilotoa Loop (Latacunga - Sigchos - Isinlivi - Chugchilán - Quilotoa - Tigua - Latacunga)

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    podetalko
    Distance
    31.67mi
    Elevation +
    8832f
    TrailRank
    73| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofEcuador . Quilotoa Loop (Latacunga - Sigchos - Isinlivi - Chugchilán - Quilotoa - Tigua - Latacunga) Photo ofEcuador . Quilotoa Loop (Latacunga - Sigchos - Isinlivi - Chugchilán - Quilotoa - Tigua - Latacunga) Photo ofEcuador . Quilotoa Loop (Latacunga - Sigchos - Isinlivi - Chugchilán - Quilotoa - Tigua - Latacunga)

    [EN] The trail is of moderate difficulty overall. It has some more demanding ascents but not dangerous. For those who are not acclimatized with altitude may face some problems. There are many dogs, they are not aggress...

    Great route
    Eduardo Alonso de la Fuente
    Ruta muy bonita, muy recomendable si se está por la zona de Quito
    Luis Vidal Estevez

  • Sigchos - Macapungu Quilotoa

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    loic leger
    Distance
    22.36mi
    Elevation +
    7618f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofSigchos - Macapungu Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos - Macapungu Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos - Macapungu Quilotoa

    2 jours de rando avec la boucle autour du cratère du Quilotoa. Aucunement besoin de "guide". Rando en deux étapes : - Etape 1 : Départ de Sigchos et marche jusqu'à Chuchillan. 19km 650m de dénivelé, de 4 à 6h de m...

  • Quilotoa loop. Sigchos Isinlivi

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    manupinza
    Distance
    7.04mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofQuilotoa loop. Sigchos Isinlivi Photo ofQuilotoa loop. Sigchos Isinlivi Photo ofQuilotoa loop. Sigchos Isinlivi

    Preciosa.... Este primer tramo es fácil... El último combinado con la vuelta a la laguna es más complicado pero es precioso.... Merece la pena hacerlo de norte a sur. Primer día... Sigchos-insilnivi y ampliado al pueblo...

  • Quilotoa loop

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    laurarblanco
    Distance
    24.76mi
    Elevation +
    7930f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofQuilotoa loop Photo ofQuilotoa loop Photo ofQuilotoa loop
    Easy to follow - thanks the trek was really helpful
    Aurica Hilber
    Easy to follow.
    hombreee

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