The Quilotoa lagoon is a natural attraction that is located
15 kilometers from the city of Zumbahua and is characterized by the icy winds
that run through the place. The crater of the inactive Quilotoa volcano forms a
bowl that collects the blue waters of the lagoon, which owe their color to the
accumulation of sulfur. In this note, we invite you to know what to do in
Quilotoa once you visit it.
Visit the Shalalá and Quilotoa Viewpoints
When you get to Quilotoa, you cannot miss the Shalalá and
Quilotoa viewpoints. For its part, the Shalalá viewpoint has a transparent
structure from which it is possible to see all the grandeur of the lagoon and
contemplate the beauty of nature from 3900 meters above sea level. From there
you can not only take a great photograph of the place but also enjoy the view
of the turquoise waters of the lagoon. Likewise, when arriving at the Quilotoa
area, you should visit the community viewpoint from which the view is just as
fantastic.
Walk to the Quilotoa lagoon
From the viewpoint of Shalalá or the viewpoint of the
community, it is possible to make descents towards the lagoon. The descent is
not complicated, however, the ascent is somewhat difficult if you are not in
good physical condition. In case this happens, you can go up and down on a
mule, a service that is offered by people from the Quilotoa community. Anyway,
once you get to the lagoon, the scenery will be simply fantastic. It is one of
the best plans to do in Quilotoa.
Visit the Toachi River Canyon
The Toachi River Canyon, located 10 kilometers from the
Zumbahua parish, is a gigantic ravine that covers almost 30 kilometers in
length with a 100-meter drop. This place offers an Andean landscape out of the
ordinary for being the product of the eruptions of the Quilotoa volcano. Inside
the canyon is the Toachi River, a good place for rafting. It is a place that,
without a doubt, deserves to be seen.
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