This full-day cultural trip begins with a visit to a local indigenous market, Saquisili (Thursdays) or Pujili (Sundays). The drive to Quilotoa Lagoon – an amazing emerald lagoon inside a volcano crater at the height of 3,800m (12,467 ft) – displays beautiful views of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of Zumbahua and many indigenous towns and farmlands.
Before lunch, we will visit a local aboriginal home where you have the opportunity to interact with the inhabitants.
The tour includes a steep hike down to the lagoons shore. For the way back up to the starting point you can rent a mule.
You must be well prepared for 3,800m (12,467 ft), so we recommend acclimatizing at least one day around 3,000m. The weather in the area of Laguna is unpredictable so please bring warm and waterproof clothing.
Leave from Magic Bean Restaurant (Plaza Foch) for transfer to Quilotoa
Explore Saquisili/Pujili (Thursday/Sunday)
Visit a native family
View point of the Toachi
Arrive at Quilotoa and begin descent to the Lagoon
Return to the initial viewpoint / mules rent $10 *optional
Lunch in a local restaurant
Drive back to Quito
Arrive at Plaza Foch (initial point)
Necessary Equipment:
Sunglasses
Camera
Suncream
Mon - Fri: 8:30 - 17:30
Sat - Sun: Closed
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