Laguna Quilotoa
Laguna Quilotoa is a lake in Cotopaxi, Ecuador and has an elevation of 3,505 metres. Laguna Quilotoa is situated nearby to the locality Macapungu, as well as near Cuizán.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Laguna Quilotoa.
Laguna Quilotoa
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Laguna Quilotoa is the highlight of the Quilotoa Loop, 14 km north of Zumbahua. It's a volcanic crater lake, sitting at an elevation of 3,900 m, with stunning views of both the lake and the mountain ranges surrounding it.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chugchilán.
Chugchilán
Chugchilan is a small Andean village in the county of Sigchos, Provincia Cotopaxi. Because it is more or less in the center of the Quilotoa Loop, it is a great location for hiking and/or horseback riding in the high Andes - with elevations ranging from 8,500 feet to 12,800 feet.Laguna Quilotoa
- Type: Lake
- Category: body of water
- Location: Cotopaxi, Ecuador, South America
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Latitude
-0.85601° or 0° 51′ 22″ southLongitude
-78.90159° or 78° 54′ 6″ westElevation
3,505 metres (11,499 feet)Open location code
67F343VX+H9GeoNames ID
3652524
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