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  • Quilotoa Loop - 1st day

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    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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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    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...

  • Quilotoa Loop - Day 3

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    near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Deric Lima
    Distance
    7.85mi
    Elevation +
    3927f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - Day 3 Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - Day 3 Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - Day 3

    Chughchilan to Quilotoa * This is the hardest day of the trek. * It's a lot of uphill until you reach the lake, after that there are so elevation gain until you reach Quilotoa * I encountered many locals asking for mone...

  • Quilotoa Lake volcano (caldera), Ecuador

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    near Cuizán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Joanna7070
    Distance
    2.29mi
    Elevation +
    1299f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofQuilotoa Lake volcano (caldera), Ecuador Photo ofQuilotoa Lake volcano (caldera), Ecuador Photo ofQuilotoa Lake volcano (caldera), Ecuador

    Quilotoa Lake volcano, Ecuador Hike with beautiful views of volcano. The trail goes very close to cliffs. - the entrance fee is of 2 dollars (2023) - can take pictures with llamas for $1 - can take a horse ride on th...

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  • Sigchos to Isinlivi (Llulu Lama)

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    KarinaZ
    Distance
    7.84mi
    Elevation +
    1909f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSigchos to Isinlivi (Llulu Lama) Photo ofSigchos to Isinlivi (Llulu Lama) Photo ofSigchos to Isinlivi (Llulu Lama)

    There is a fence at some point when you go climbing up, just open on one side and pass! I stopped a lot for pictures, but hike is about 2,5-3hours

  • Quilotoa Lake

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    near Cuizán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Iguana_86
    Distance
    6.22mi
    Elevation +
    1421f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofQuilotoa Lake Photo ofQuilotoa Lake Photo ofQuilotoa Lake

    The typical Loop around the Quilotoa Lake is breathtaking. But don't underestimate this tour: It's high up and a lot of up and down

  • Sigchos to Isinliví

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    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 ...

  • Quilotoa Loop - 2nd day Isinliví - Chucchilán

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    near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Deric Lima
    Distance
    8.39mi
    Elevation +
    3153f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - 2nd day Isinliví - Chucchilán Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - 2nd day Isinliví - Chucchilán Photo ofQuilotoa Loop - 2nd day Isinliví - Chucchilán

    * The last 2km is an asphalt road * Some kids will ask for money in the area near Itualo, I recommend to not give them money, or they will get used to that. * The mirador near Itualo is the most demanding uphill of the h...

  • Cueva (cave) Iglesia Matzi

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    near Zumbagua, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    wasikm
    Distance
    5.57mi
    Elevation +
    2011f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCueva (cave) Iglesia Matzi Photo ofCueva (cave) Iglesia Matzi Photo ofCueva (cave) Iglesia Matzi

    This track can be easily extended, there is a lot of other path to go along the way. Very nice landscape, super friendly local people from comunidad Talatac.

  • Chugchilán to Ilinizas cloud forest

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    near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    robynadavis
    Distance
    10.35mi
    Elevation +
    3061f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofChugchilán to Ilinizas cloud forest Photo ofChugchilán to Ilinizas cloud forest Photo ofChugchilán to Ilinizas cloud forest

    This hike left from Black Sheep Inn and followed mostly dirt road up to the ecological reserve. There are many small trails in the reserve, and you could explore more than we did. We returned on the same path back to the...

  • Quilotoa Loop

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    near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    elfrock
    Distance
    13.93mi
    Elevation +
    6129f
    TrailRank
    28

    2 or 3-days Quilotoa Loop track, Ecuador. It's possible to take a bus from Latacunga’s Terminal to Isinlivi at 12 or 13PM and spend a night in Llullu Llama Hostel right at the start point of the track or in another host...

  • Quilotoa lake loop

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    near Hacienda Guayama, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    maatkk
    Distance
    6.41mi
    Elevation +
    2113f
    TrailRank
    27

    Circling the Quilotoa lake walking on the ridge of the crater. Weather is changing quickly ... we got very wet ! To get there from Latacunga, take a 'Cooperativa Cotopaxi' bus to Zumbahua at the terminal (2$ on the way t...

  • Isinlivi to Quilotoa 030115 jc

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    near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Leches Pepe
    Distance
    15.26mi
    Elevation +
    5466f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofIsinlivi to Quilotoa 030115 jc Photo ofIsinlivi to Quilotoa 030115 jc

    From Isinlivi to Quitoloa. We reached Isinlivi by bus from Latacunga the day before and spent the night in Hostel Tayta Cristobal, great place with nice individual rooms with private shower and hot water, and supert dinn...

  • Quilotoa Loop

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    near Cuizán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Yakko79
    Distance
    6.44mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    26| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop

    Very intense loop around the crater. You need to be in good physical shape, which wasn't my case at the time of this hike.

    Buen trekking, recomendado hacerlo
    Andrés Gamboa-Herrería

  • Chugchilán - Quilotoa (The Perfect Route)

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    near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Cody Poulin
    Distance
    8.62mi
    Elevation +
    3530f
    TrailRank
    26

    This is the best (in our humble opinion) way to get to Quilotoa from Chugchilán. This is the guide from the cloud forest hostal and we had zero issues and 100% fun. Our route ends in Quilotoa town, but it's very easy to ...

  • In the Chucchilán area

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    near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Cecília Mariani
    with shunya ta
    Distance
    8.39mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofIn the Chucchilán area Photo ofIn the Chucchilán area Photo ofIn the Chucchilán area

    Beautiful walk on gravel road surrounded by plantations and grazing fields with stunning views of canyons and mountains, including the snowy peaks of Cotopaxi.

  • Quilotoa Crater Rim Hike

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    near Cuizán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    dzivayb
    Distance
    2.21mi
    Elevation +
    646f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofQuilotoa Crater Rim Hike Photo ofQuilotoa Crater Rim Hike Photo ofQuilotoa Crater Rim Hike

    Hiked a part of the crater rim. Got to the start point by riding horses from Chugchilán. The end point is the little tourist town next to the main road. Be prepared for strong winds that will pelt you with sand/gra...

  • Quilotoa Loop Downhill Chugchilan - Isinlivi

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    near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    relmendorp
    Distance
    8.36mi
    Elevation +
    2562f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Downhill Chugchilan - Isinlivi

    Quilotoa loop, day two (Chugchilan to Isinlivi) of a downhill route starting at the lake. Nice route, some parts downhill are quite steep but doable. Saw a group of wild Lamas! This route combines two others found on Wik...

  • Quilotoa Loop Downhill Quilotoa - Chugchilan

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    near Cuizán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    relmendorp
    Distance
    7.41mi
    Elevation +
    1575f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Downhill Quilotoa - Chugchilan

    Quilotoa loop, day one on a downhill route starting at the lake. Nice route, some parts downhill are quite steep but doable. Had to cross one barbed wire fence. For us, normal active people but not pro hikers, it was int...

  • Quilotoa Day 1 - Isinlivi to Sigchos

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    wik.ominous461@passmail.net
    Distance
    7.69mi
    Elevation +
    1473f
    TrailRank
    23

    Once you are in Latacungas, it is easy to find a but that leaves in the morning to go to Isinlivi. Once there, just follow this GPX, it will take you from Isinlivi to Sigchos Challenging day, but definitely worth i...

  • Isinliví - Chugchilán (New Route, No Dogs or Tax)

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    near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Cody Poulin
    Distance
    8.59mi
    Elevation +
    2726f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is the new route from Isinliví to Chugchilán. The route contains very few if any dogs and you don't have to pay a 1 dollar tax like the old route. The route is also better, more aesthetic than the old route. ...

  • Illiniza Refugio from Plancha Loma

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    near San Francisco, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    seancau
    Distance
    8.15mi
    Elevation +
    5348f
    TrailRank
    22

    Trail to the Illiniza Refugio from near Plancha Loma. Since it is such a rip-off to get to the refugio from El Chaupi, and the park rangers try to stop independent hikers, we decided to try to follow a trail we found on ...

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