Quilotoa

The Quilotoa crater contains a mineral-rich lake with a depth of 250 meters, displaying green waters at an elevation of 3,800 meters.

The volcano experienced its last major eruption in 1280, producing pyroclastic flows that extended to the Pacific Ocean and scattered ash across the northern Andes.

The Kichwa communities near the volcano practice traditional agriculture and create handmade textiles that represent their connection to the surrounding environment.

Visitors can reach the crater rim by bus from Latacunga, then descend to the lake through a steep 30-minute trail that requires one to two hours for return.

The crater floor contains active fumaroles beneath the lake surface, while thermal springs emerge from the eastern side of the volcanic structure.

Location: Pujilí Canton

Elevation above the sea: 3,800 m

GPS coordinates: -0.84915,-78.89708

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17