The world is full of beautiful lakes and we always continue to enjoy seeing many lakes from time to time. But what if the lake exists in a crater, it will definitely be a different thing that will give more excitement. Crater lakes may appear more attractive, unique and mysterious as compared to other lakes. A few different things can lead to the formation of Crater Lakes, including meteorites, human-made explosions, and some mainly due to volcanic activities. We have already discussed several Crater Lakes such as Kerid Crater Lake and Lonar Crater Lake. But today we are going to talk about another such fascinating lake that will fill your heart with love for nature and the name of this lake is Quilotoa. Quilotoa is a volcanic-crater lake, sitting at an elevation of around 3,800 to 3,900 meters, now filled with brilliant turquoise water. It is actually a water-filled caldera, offering stunning views of both the lake and the mountain ranges surrounding it. Quilotoa Volcano is the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, whose last eruption occurred about 800 years ago, causing the formation of this crater lake.
With a diameter of just over 3 km, the caldera has now turned into a 250 m (820 ft) deep crater lake, which has a greenish color as a result of dissolved minerals present in the water. There are some hot springs that are bubbling on the eastern side of the volcano and fumaroles are found at the bottom of the lake. The crater's surroundings are essentially rural with a lot of livestock farming, cows, goats, and sheep.
The small village of Quilotoa is located southwest of the lake and provides basic accommodation run by local indigenous people. This tiny town suits the best place to view the lake and start the hike around its rim. The hike along the rim of the crater is about 7.5 km, which offers four to five hours of amazing views down into the deep lake. The hike is an adventure and a challenge for any experienced hiker. It’s a good idea to start this hike early before it gets too sunny during the day, or too chilly in the evening. The immediate area includes several simple hostels that provide services such as mules and guides. According to local residents, the lake level has been slowly decreasing over the past 10 years.
Quilotoa is a tourist destination which is gaining popularity day by day. Lake Quilotoa and the village of Quilotoa is a popular destination within the Quilotoa Loop, the most popular trek in Ecuador. It is a ring-shaped trail that connects remote villages in the high Andes in Ecuador. The entire loop is about 40 km long, and to cover this distance, it takes around two to five days, depending on your starting point and walking speed. The route to enter the town of Quilotoa is generally traveled by a hired bus from the town of Zumbahua, or more commonly by bus from Latacunga. There are multiple buses each day from Latacunga to Quilotoa.
With a diameter of just over 3 km, the caldera has now turned into a 250 m (820 ft) deep crater lake, which has a greenish color as a result of dissolved minerals present in the water. There are some hot springs that are bubbling on the eastern side of the volcano and fumaroles are found at the bottom of the lake. The crater's surroundings are essentially rural with a lot of livestock farming, cows, goats, and sheep.
The small village of Quilotoa is located southwest of the lake and provides basic accommodation run by local indigenous people. This tiny town suits the best place to view the lake and start the hike around its rim. The hike along the rim of the crater is about 7.5 km, which offers four to five hours of amazing views down into the deep lake. The hike is an adventure and a challenge for any experienced hiker. It’s a good idea to start this hike early before it gets too sunny during the day, or too chilly in the evening. The immediate area includes several simple hostels that provide services such as mules and guides. According to local residents, the lake level has been slowly decreasing over the past 10 years.
Quilotoa is a tourist destination which is gaining popularity day by day. Lake Quilotoa and the village of Quilotoa is a popular destination within the Quilotoa Loop, the most popular trek in Ecuador. It is a ring-shaped trail that connects remote villages in the high Andes in Ecuador. The entire loop is about 40 km long, and to cover this distance, it takes around two to five days, depending on your starting point and walking speed. The route to enter the town of Quilotoa is generally traveled by a hired bus from the town of Zumbahua, or more commonly by bus from Latacunga. There are multiple buses each day from Latacunga to Quilotoa.
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