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About this trip
In this tour, we will visit the Quilotoa Lagoon which is in the Cotopaxi Province by the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and is considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcano crater lagoons in the world. We will also visit Yambo Lagoon, the famous artists village, Tigua, and more... It is a full-day tour, with lunch included, highly recommended.
Ages 9-65, max of 15 per group
Approximate Duration: 10h 30m
Start time: 8:30am
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Admission to Quilotoa
- Entry/AdmissionGalería del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
What’s not included
- Additional snacks andrefreshments during the trip
- Souvenirs
- Horse rentalOptional for rent approx. 10$
- Kayak rentalOptional for rent approx. 5$ - 15 Minutes
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Banos, Banos, Tungurahua Province
We leave Baños at 8:30 a.m. travelling about three hours in private transportation.
Stop At: Laguna de Yambo, Ecuador
Another Lagoon that on the way to Quilotoa, maybe not as pretty as Quilotoa, but a nice place to stop and stretch your legs.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi", Km 50 via Latacunga - Quevedo Tigua Chimbacuchu, Tigua 050405 Ecuador
The Kichwa people of Tigua, located in the central Sierra region, are famous for their traditional paintings on sheepskin canvases. Historically, the Tigua people were famous for painting highly decorative masks and drums, painting on flat surfaces is somewhat of a modern development. Tigua painting tends to have vibrant colours and simplistic themes. The themes in most paintings are scenes of pastoral life, religious ceremonies, and festivals. The volcano Cotopaxi is commonly painted in the landscape of many paintings, as it holds a lot of cultural significance in the region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Canon del Rio Toachi, Kilometros Del Canton Sigchos 10, Pujili 050450 Ecuador
We will stop here to enjoy the spectacular view of the Río Toachi Canyon viewpoint and for a short break to stretch the legs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quilotoa, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi Province
Upon arriving at Quilotoa, we will have our lunch and then walk to the shores of the lagoon, where you can kayak or just enjoy the landscape. Then you can do the ascent either on foot or rent a horse for just $10. Finally, we board the van to return to the town of Baños.
Duration: 3 hours