Quilotoa

Quilotoa Trails

Playita Quilotoa Trail

The "La Playita Quilotoa (Quilotoa Beach's)" trail is the hiking route that begins at the entrance to the Quilotoa Lagoon and follows a path down to the shore of the lagoon, an area known as "La Playita Quilotoa."

Playita Quilotoa

Playita Quilotoa Trail
Distance

Distance

3.3km

Level

Level

Moderate

Maximum Altitude

Altitude Max

3.870 m.a.s.l.

Minimum Altitude

Altitude Min.

3.506 m.a.s.l.

Temperature

Temperature

8 °C ~ 21 °C

Record

Record

(#001)

Shalalá Trail

The Quilotoa - Shalala trail is a route that begins at the entrance to Quilotoa and continues along the edge of the crater to the Shalalá Viewpoint zone.

Along this same road, near the Shalalá viewpoint, you will find the Shalalá Community Tourism Center.

Shalalá

Shalala Trail
Distance

Distance

2.5km

Level

Level

Easy

Maximum Altitude

Altitude Max

3.870 m.a.s.l.

Minimum Altitude

Altitude Min.

3.750 m.a.s.l.

Temperature

Temperature

8 °C ~ 21 °C

Record

Record

(#001)

Trekking Quilotoa Loop

The Quilotoa Loop is a multi-day trekking route along the andes mountainous path that begins in the town of Sigchos, passes through Insivilin and Chugchilan, and reaches the Quilotoa volcano-lagoon.

Quilotoa Loop

Trekking Quilotoa Loop
Distance

Distance

40km

Level

Level

Strenuous

Maximum Altitude

Altitude Max

3.880 m.a.s.l.

Minimum Altitude

Altitude Min.

2.530 m.a.s.l.

Temperature

Temperature

5 °C ~ 25 °C

Record

Record

(#001)