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In this tour, we will visit the Quilotoa Lagoon which is in the Cotopaxi Province by the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and is considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcano crater lagoons in the world.
We will also visit Yambo Lagoon, the famous artists village, Tigua, and more...
It is a full-day tour, with lunch included, highly recommended.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please enter Hostel Transilvania and let one of the staff know, you are waiting to be picked up for this activity.
Itinerary
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Banos (Pass by)
We leave Baños at 8:30 a.m. travelling about three hours in private transportation.
Admission ticket free -
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Another Lagoon that on the way to Quilotoa, maybe not as pretty as Quilotoa, but a nice place to stop and stretch your legs.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
The Kichwa people of Tigua, located in the central Sierra region, are famous for their traditional paintings on sheepskin canvases. Historically, the Tigua people were famous for painting highly decorative masks and drums, painting on flat surfaces is somewhat of a modern development. Tigua painting tends to have vibrant colours and simplistic themes. The themes in most paintings are scenes of pastoral life, religious ceremonies, and festivals. The volcano Cotopaxi is commonly painted in the landscape of many paintings, as it holds a lot of cultural significance in the region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Canon del Rio Toachi
We will stop here to enjoy the spectacular view of the Río Toachi Canyon viewpoint and for a short break to stretch the legs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Quilotoa
Upon arriving at Quilotoa, we will have our lunch and then walk to the shores of the lagoon, where you can kayak or just enjoy the landscape. Then you can do the ascent either on foot or rent a horse for just $10. Finally, we board the van to return to the town of Baños.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring: Warm clothes, Waterproof jacket, Closed toed shoes or hiking boots, Gloves, Sun screen, Snacks, Water for drinking.
- All times are approximate
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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