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Discover the impressive beauty of the Illinizas Ecological Reserve and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Quilotoa Lagoon. Nestled within this picturesque reserve, the Quilotoa lagoon offers an unforgettable experience with its impressive dimensions: an average diameter of three kilometers and an astonishing depth of 270 meters. Marvel at the mesmerizing green hues of the lagoon, a result of the rich mineral composition and the captivating reflection of the sky above. As day turns to night, witness a stunning transformation as the lagoon turns a brilliant turquoise, courtesy of the cooler temperatures.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from your adress in QuIto. Pick up outside the Metropolitan Area of Quito has a cost of USD 35 per person.
Itinerary
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1
Exploration of the indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday) or Pujilí (Sunday) In the province of Cotopaxi we find these two towns where the picturesque indian markets of the Andean Sierra are found, such as those of Saquisilí, whose market is every Thursday, where you can find typical local food, vegetables, and also an animal market. On Wednesdays, we enter the indian market in Pujili.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tigua
Visit to indian family of the Andes On our Quilotoa tour from Quito we will also visit one of the indian families that are on the road that connects to the quilotoa lagoon. Here we can appreciate how families live at this point, economy, animals they own.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Canon del Rio Toachi
It is a formation that is born from the Quilotoa lagoon and you can see the slopes that have a depth of 150 meters.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Quilotoa
Trekking to the bottom of Quilotoa crater lake Upon arrival we will head towards the edge of the Quilotoa crater lake, from this point we will have an excellent point to take pictures of some of Quilotoa Lagoon. Also, from where we will have time to be able to go down to the bottom of the Quilota lagoon, upon arrival there is the option of kayaking in the Quilotoa lake, then the return trek to the edge.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Quito
Return to Quito
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
Taste a local lunch
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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