Quilotoa Lagoon Day Trip from Quito
Quito, Ecuador
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 9 hours
Enjoy a tour to the Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito. Admire the spectacular view of the Avenue of Volcanoes and the Ecuadorian Andes along the way. Learn about the indigenous Andes cultures and traditions.
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Enjoy a tour to the Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito. Admire the spectacular view of the Avenue of Volcanoes and the Ecuadorian Andes along the way. Learn about the indigenous Andes cultures and traditions.Your full-day tour begins with early morning pickup from your hotel/accommodation in Quito. You will drive south of Quito through the Avenue of the Volcanoes and pass through the towns of Latacunga and Pujilí.
You will stop and visit an indigenous local house from the “Paramos” and observe their traditions and way of life. Enter their home, made of straw and enjoy time interacting with them. You will learn about their life and how they prepare the soil to sow.
After your visit, head to the town of Tigua, famous for its native paintings. Continue up to the Quilotoa volcano, where you will be able to descend to the lake located inside the crater or just walk around the crater. You will also be able to enjoy an unforgettable experience by mule back riding. Enjoy lunch (if option selected) and stand in awe at the most beautiful landscapes in the highlands and traditional indigenous villages.
Finally, you will return to Quito to be dropped-off at your hotel.
Note: On Thursdays, Saquisilí Indigenous Market
You will stop and visit an indigenous local house from the “Paramos” and observe their traditions and way of life. Enter their home, made of straw and enjoy time interacting with them. You will learn about their life and how they prepare the soil to sow.
After your visit, head to the town of Tigua, famous for its native paintings. Continue up to the Quilotoa volcano, where you will be able to descend to the lake located inside the crater or just walk around the crater. You will also be able to enjoy an unforgettable experience by mule back riding. Enjoy lunch (if option selected) and stand in awe at the most beautiful landscapes in the highlands and traditional indigenous villages.
Finally, you will return to Quito to be dropped-off at your hotel.
Note: On Thursdays, Saquisilí Indigenous Market
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