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Quilotoa Loop — Ecuador

Quilotoa Loop

A 3-4 day village-to-village trek through the Andean páramo past the emerald Quilotoa Crater Lake.

Where on earth

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Region
Ecuador
Country
Latin America
Biome
Andean páramo (2,900–4,000 m)
Best season
May – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Andean páramo (2,900–4,000 m)
  • Best season: May – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A 3-4 day village-to-village trek through the Andean páramo past the emerald Quilotoa Crater Lake.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: May – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Andean páramo (2,900–4,000 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Latin America
Biome
Andean páramo (2,900–4,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Quilotoa Loop

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Last verified: 1970-01-01