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Photo of Esteemed and cherish Joanne. Quito, Ecuador; 2022. Photo of Sigchos-Isilivì-Chugchilan-Quilotoa Photo of Baños - Large Circular Trail | Gran Ruta Circular | Großer Rundweg
  • near Hacienda Batán Grande, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    276f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEsteemed and cherish Joanne. Quito, Ecuador; 2022. Photo ofEsteemed and cherish Joanne. Quito, Ecuador; 2022. Photo ofEsteemed and cherish Joanne. Quito, Ecuador; 2022.

    Esteemed and cherish Joanne I hope this rare letter finds you well and the days in the centre of the world, be treating you wonderfully. First of all, I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks and I appreciated every...

    Buenas rutas, lindas fotos de edificios antiguos, desde noviembre no sale,felicitaciones, un abrazo virtual desde Colomb...
    Rafael Rangel Gómez Montañas&cascadas.
  • near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    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
  • near Baños, Tungurahua (Ecuador)
    Distance
    7.58mi
    Elevation +
    2943f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofBaños - Large Circular Trail | Gran Ruta Circular | Großer Rundweg Photo ofBaños - Large Circular Trail | Gran Ruta Circular | Großer Rundweg Photo ofBaños - Large Circular Trail | Gran Ruta Circular | Großer Rundweg

    [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
  • near Pansaleo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    9.36mi
    Elevation +
    3852f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofTrekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo Photo ofTrekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo Photo ofTrekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo

    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)
    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
  • Ruta del Condor (Condor Trek)

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    near Tablón, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    36.34mi
    Elevation +
    7474f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.45
    Photo ofRuta del Condor (Condor Trek) Photo ofRuta del Condor (Condor Trek) Photo ofRuta del Condor (Condor Trek)

    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
  • near Hacienda Contrayerbas, Azuay (Ecuador)
    Distance
    23.83mi
    Elevation +
    4977f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofParque Nacional El Cajas - Ruta Miguir a Ventanas Photo ofParque Nacional El Cajas - Ruta Miguir a Ventanas Photo ofParque Nacional El Cajas - Ruta Miguir a Ventanas

    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....

  • Chugchilan to Quilotoa

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    near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Distance
    7.34mi
    Elevation +
    3652f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofChugchilan to Quilotoa Photo ofChugchilan to Quilotoa Photo ofChugchilan to Quilotoa

    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 ...

    Great
    Epolina
  • Isinlivi to Chugchilan

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    near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Distance
    7.60mi
    Elevation +
    2428f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.89
    Photo ofIsinlivi to Chugchilan Photo ofIsinlivi to Chugchilan Photo ofIsinlivi to Chugchilan

    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
    Great
    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
  • near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    2582f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T3 - Challenging Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: I - II (North Ridge Route) * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Helmet, Possibly Trekking Poles (For Descent) * Start Point | End Point: M...

  • Sigchos to Isinlivi

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    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
  • Quilotoa to Tigua

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    near Cuizán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Distance
    9.49mi
    Elevation +
    1273f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofQuilotoa to Tigua Photo ofQuilotoa to Tigua Photo ofQuilotoa to Tigua

    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
  • Ecuador- Rio Napo

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    near Río Arajuno, Napo (Ecuador)
    Distance
    80.49mi
    Elevation +
    4482f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofEcuador- Rio Napo Photo ofEcuador- Rio Napo Photo ofEcuador- Rio Napo

    Sinchi Warmi Amazon Lodge - Río Arajuno - Puerto Francisco de Orellana Very nice “soft” off-road alternative to reach Puerto Francisco de Orellana especially if you want to visit the village of Misahualli. You don’t hav...

  • Parcacocha

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    near Papallacta, Napo (Ecuador)
    Distance
    10.30mi
    Elevation +
    1778f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofParcacocha Photo ofParcacocha Photo ofParcacocha

    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...

  • near Loreto del Pedregal, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    12.87mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofEquador: Around Cotopaxi National Park Photo ofEquador: Around Cotopaxi National Park Photo ofEquador: Around Cotopaxi National Park

    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...

  • near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.61mi
    Elevation +
    3058f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofIsinlivi to chugchilan Quilotoa loop part 2 hilly route Photo ofIsinlivi to chugchilan Quilotoa loop part 2 hilly route Photo ofIsinlivi to chugchilan Quilotoa loop part 2 hilly route

    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
  • near Isinliví, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.44mi
    Elevation +
    3386f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofIsinliví - Chucchilán (Quilotao loop day 2) Photo ofIsinliví - Chucchilán (Quilotao loop day 2) Photo ofIsinliví - Chucchilán (Quilotao loop day 2)

    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...

  • Ilalo

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    near Hacienda Rumihuaicu, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    7.41mi
    Elevation +
    2487f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofIlalo Photo ofIlalo Photo ofIlalo

    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...

  • near Miraflores, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    5.52mi
    Elevation +
    2313f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofMindo - Reina Waterfall | Cascada Reina | Wasserfall Reina Photo ofMindo - Reina Waterfall | Cascada Reina | Wasserfall Reina Photo ofMindo - Reina Waterfall | Cascada Reina | Wasserfall Reina

    [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 ...

  • Parque Guangüiltagua Quito

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    near Hacienda Bellavista, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    889f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofParque Guangüiltagua Quito Photo ofParque Guangüiltagua Quito Photo ofParque Guangüiltagua Quito

    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.

  • near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    3.31mi
    Elevation +
    2772f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofVolcan Cotopaxi night of 080115 jc Photo ofVolcan Cotopaxi night of 080115 jc Photo ofVolcan Cotopaxi night of 080115 jc

    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
  • ***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla

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    near San Augusto, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    1699f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo of***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla Photo of***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla Photo of***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla

    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...

  • near Chucchilán, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    3524f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Day 3 Chugghilan to Quilotoa Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Day 3 Chugghilan to Quilotoa Photo ofQuilotoa Loop Day 3 Chugghilan to Quilotoa

    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...

  • Sigchos - Isinliví Day 1

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    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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