Quilotoa Camping

Camping Playita Quilotoa (Quilotoa Beach)

The main camping area in Quilotoa is located in the zone of the Quilotoa Beach. To reach this campsite (on one side of the shore) you have to follow the trail to the "La Playita Quilotoa -Quilotoa Beach-".

Camping at Quilotoa Beach requires registration at the Jataló - Quilotoa rangers cabin site upon entry. No permission or reservation is required (availability subject to capacity). Camping at Quilotoa Beach is free.

Nighttime at Quilotoa is cold and windy at any time of year. No start fires and that the lagoon water is not suitable for human consumption. Remember your commitment to help protect and conserve this area of the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve.

Camping Shalalá - Quilotoa

In the Quilotoa Volcano, there is also the option of camping in the Shalalá area. To reach the Shalala campsite, you can hike the "Shalalá-Quilotoa" trail or drive the road and detours off the Zumbahua-Quilotoa highway.

Camping at Shalala Tourist Center requires registration upon entry. The entrance for Shalala Camping cost a fee and is paid through the community members who manage the place. No authorization or permit is required, but advance reservation is recommended (as space availability is subject to capacity).

At the Shalala Community Center you will find restrooms, cabins (only reservations), parking, and small food and craft stores (occasional opened). The atmosphere is the same as other areas of Quilotoa Lake, and visitors must respect rules of Iliniza Ecological Reserve.