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Quilotoa Viewpoints

Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint

The Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint is the most popular and accessible spot for viewing the Quilotoa Volcano. It's located just a few meters from the main entrance.

  1. Altitude: 3903 m.a.s.l.
  2. Free Admission
  3. No reservation/registration is required.
  4. Wheelchair Accessible.
  5. Parking / Restrooms.
Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint
The Quilotoa Main Viewpoint is the best option for a day visit with children and seniors, due to its safety and proximity to the facilities.

Shalala Crystal Viewpoint

The Shalalá Viewpoint is very popular for its wood and glass architectural design, located near the entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon. From this wonderful building, you have a panoramic view of the entire Quilotoa volcano.

  1. Altitude: 3746 m.a.s.l.
  2. No reservation/registration is required.
  3. Limited wheelchair Access.

Shalalá

Shalala Viewpoint
You can trail to the Shalala Viewpoint at Quilotoa on foot or by car. Other native community tourist services are available on-site.

Juyende Viewpoint

The Mount Juyende viewpoint is the highest peak on Quilotoa Volcano. The Juyende peak is reached by a 3.6-km trail (estimated to take 3-5 hours) from the main entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon. This natural viewpoint is well worth a visit while on Quilotoa.

  1. Altitude: 3930 m.a.s.l.
  2. No reservation/registration is required.

Monte Juyende

Juyende Viewpoint
No guide is required to climb Juyende Peak. Hiring one is recommended if you lack experience in mid-mountain climbing.

Condor Cave Viewpoint

The Quilotoa Condor Cave Viewpoint is a structure located next to the entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon. This creative project is managed by the community local members to allow visitors to shot a romantic memory of their time at to Quilotoa Volcano.

  1. Altitude: 3894 m.a.s.l.
  2. Free Admission.
  3. No reservation/registration is required.
  4. Limited wheelchair Access
Condor Cave Quilotoa Viewpoint
This balcony of Condor Cave Viewpoint is frequented by couples and families to capture exclusive panoramic photographs of Quilotoa.

Quilotoa Natural Viewpoints

Due to the geography of its crater, Quilotoa has several natural viewpoints scattered along the trail to "Quilotoa Beach" and along the path that runs alongside it to complete the "Quilotoa Lap"

Quilotoa Beach Quilotoa Summit

Quilotoa Natural Viewpoints
To visit the natural viewpoints of Quilotoa, you must follow trails, with descents and ascents, on dirt roads.