Quilotoa Crater Lake Lodge
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La Tolita E 18-63, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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paisadivina wrote a review June 2014
Medellin, Colombia
4.0 of 5 bubbles
El camino desde quito para llegar hasta el lago de quilotoa toma unas tres horas es algo largo pero vale la pena visitar este hermoso crater .. en la parte de arriba tiene un pueblo pequeno con personas tipicas de la region y un pequeno centro para compras de tejidos que ellos realizan para bajar hasta la laguna toma alrededor de 40 minutos y para la subida en la parte de abajo tienen servicios de caballo para la subida créanme es algo dificil subir ya que el camino es muy empinado .
La vista es hermosa y en la parte de abajo tienen servicios de Kayak .. para dar un lindo paseo por la laguna ..
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Date of stay: April 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Fernando Caceres wrote a review Dec 2016
Lima, Peru
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mi novia me propuso ir a este hermoso accidente geográfico y, aunque en un principio, se me hizo un viaje largo, valió la pena el haber esperado.

El camino es una combinación de piedra y arena (o tierra, no estoy seguro), por lo que es necesario tener unas buenas zapatillas para no resbalar. La bajada, a paso lento, se puede hacer tranquilamente en una hora, la subida, si llevas prisa (como en mi caso) te tomará el mismo tiempo, de otro modo, se hace fácilmente en dos horas. Para los menos favorecidos por el ejercicio hay un servicio de caballos (o taxi, como los lugareños le llaman) de 10 dólares por trayecto.

En el lago hay un servicio de botes (5 dólares por persona si no mal recuerdo por media hora) que te permiten pasear y atravesarlo si tienes (o aún te queda) buen físico.

En la parte superior hay algunos restaurantes que ofrecen comida regional a un precio razonable. Es recomendable no comer mucho después de la subida, sin embargo.

En definitiva, no debe perderse la oportunidad de visitar el Quilotoa.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Maria M wrote a review Sept 2017
Madrid, Spain
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Paseo que hay que hacer. Está alrededor de tres horas de Quito en coche. Están construyendo hostales y restaurantes que venden alpaca como locos, lo bueno es que mantienen un estilo de arquitectura muy bonito, cosa que no se ve en los pueblos del país, ya que son construcciones horribles de ladrillos inacabados.
La laguna es impresionante, unas vistas inolvidables. La naturaleza en su estado más salvaje. Está a 3930 m de altitud.
Para bajar hay un camino empinado de tierra y rocas, se tarda una media hora en bajar. Maravillosa experiencia.
Para subir se puede ir a pie, tardas hora y media o dos, según tu estado físico. También ofrecen mulas que por $10 te llevan.

Llama la atención que las mulas estén en tan mal estado, desnutrición, deshidratación, y las dejan descansar en el sol, cuando hay una potrero nuevo con agua sin usar. No juzgo que los indios que tienen sus mulas tengan sus hábitos, pero se ve un maltrato al animal que es para denunciarles.
Están cansados, agotados.
Llama la atención que usen a niños de 12 años para hacer el trabajo de subir a los turistas en mula. Cuando fui era miércoles por la mañana. No van al colegio? Un niño tiene que trabajar mientras los adultos están tirados descansando sin hacer nada? Está claro que se turnan y se pasan subiendo y bajando las mulas, pero los niños siguen siendo niños que no merecen ser abusados.

Sería una buena idea que en siglo XXI hicieran un teleférico para subir y bajar a la laguna, ofreciendo así la oportunidad a personas con discapacidad, problemas en rodillas, ancianos,lo que sea, para disfrutar de la Naturaleza. Bajar a pie no es para todos, no digamos subir a pie o en mula. Queda claro que la atracción de las mulas es parte de la laguna, pero es un negocio, mal negocio, cuando están intentando atraer más gente y de la mejor manera. Necesitan mejorar las instalaciones sino quieren quedarse con turismo de mochileros.

Recomiendo que vayan con botas de senderismo y no deportivos, es escurridizo y te llenas de arena y polvo. Abajo en la laguna no hay nada para comer. Lleven su agua y chocolates por la altura. Ofrecen kayaking.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Ruben M wrote a review Nov 2016
Turbo, Colombia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This site is magical and amazing, is difficult describe with words the magic of this site.
I was here and the experience was cool , the image is wonderful . I was inside the lake haha water is cold .
The up is so hard but is great the experience ... in my life I have seen few places like Quilotoa. ...
You can arrive from terminal of quitumbe in the south of quito , the cost is around 2.3 USD and you arrive to Latacunga City here in the terminal you take other bus for 2 usd until quilotoa, you walk 10 minutes and arrive the lake ... you should pay 2 USD for acces and you can do camping free in the border of lake....
Enjoy this magic place ...
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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AXM wrote a review Apr 2023
Düsseldorf, Germany
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dieser Kratersee übt farblich eine gewisse Magie aus.
Steht man oben auf der Aussichtsplattform sollte man sich genau überlegen ob man den Abstieg macht. Die Plattform liegt auf 3900m und das Seeufer auf 3600m. Der Abstieg ist steil und der Aufstieg nur mit guter Kondition schaffbar.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Edith Louis wrote a review Jan 2022
Brazil
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Toda una obra de arte de la naturaleza..ideal para vivir una experiencia diferente. Muy lindo bajar hasta ella caminando, no en los caballos y burros porque es demasiado duro para ellos, además, no es igual la experiencia. Ya en. La laguna, tomar una canoa y recorrerla, es una actividad liberadora. Una visita diferente e irepetible. Recomendada.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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enaventurate wrote a review Apr 2020
Quito, Ecuador
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Es uno de los lugares más hermosos en el mundo, y totalmente natural. Hemos leído mucho que bajar es muy dificil, nosotros no somos demasiado atléticos y nos nos resultó tan complicado, tampoco la subida que es mucho más dura. Nos dio mucha tristeza con los caballos porque para ellos sí parece duro y aún asi las personas los toman. En la laguna puedes irte a dar un paseo en kayak, nosotros lo hicimos y fue genial!!! Recomendadísino, no re arrepentirás!!!
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Date of stay: April 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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marilia_resende wrote a review Oct 2019
Jundiai, SP
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Em uma avaliação recente já demonstrei o quanto amei Quito, o quanto amei Cotopaxi, mas Quilotoa é incrível. Diferente do Cotopaxi que vc chega de carro na base e sobe a pé, Quilotoa vc chega na boca do vulcão e desce a pé prá dentro. Também um vulcão ativo, mas fique tranquilo, nada vai acontecer. Lá do mirante vc enxerga a água que, dependendo da incidência da luz solar, terá uma coloração diferente, vai do azul ao verde, minhas fotos não retratam um décimo da beleza. Apesar da altitude ser inferior ao Cotopaxi, de quase seis mil para quase quatro mil, diria que a descida tem uns 70 graus de inclinação, imagine subir isto tudo , pq se vc desce terá que subir, é inevitável. Enquanto vc desce vc vai vendo um monte de gente literalmente morrendo para subir, mas não se preocupe pq lá embaixão terão muitas mulas para vc voltar a um preço de 10 dólares, sinceramente eu pagaria até 50 dólares só para não enfrentar a subida. Não sei o que era melhor - subir a pé ou tomar a mula - a minha mula era meio que suicida e arrogante, no meu grupo havia uma mula líder que a minha não respeitava, a todo momento ela queria ultrapassar a líder e esta saía numa briga danada para impedir e impor seu poder rsrsrs É lindo , lindo lindo.....Quilotoa faz parte dos Andes Equatorianos, então não pensem vá....Fiz esta viagem em maio de 2018, o tripadvisor me permite avaliar apenas dentro dos últimos doze meses. Estou vendo abaixo nas perguntas que é avaliação de hotel mas não é não, estou avaliando um lugar - o vulcão Quilotoa
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Bryan Alexander wrote a review Mar 2019
Quito, Ecuador
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Es un lugar mágico y único, es una visita única y excelente, la gente es muy amable, atenta y servicial, recomendado para ir a recorrer este sitio turístico en familia, lo único malo que para descender no tiene acceso para personas con discapacidad pero tiene miradores espectaculares con accesos para discapacitados.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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elianedibella wrote a review Feb 2019
Sao Caetano do Sul, SP
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Adorei este local. É fantástico. Não havia visto nada igual. Vale a pena descer e estar perto de toda esta maravilha. Para subir, vc poderá contar com o aluguel de mulas, eu fui e voltei a pé. É um pouco cansativo, porém lave a pena. imprescindível protetor solar, capa de chuva, um bom tênis para caminhadas em terreno árido e claro máquina fotográfica ou um celular.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Quilotoa Crater Lake Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Quilotoa Crater Lake Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Olga Fisch Folklore (0.9 km), Casa Kiki (0.6 km), and Paccari (0.6 km).
What are some restaurants close to Quilotoa Crater Lake Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Café Quito, Tanoshii Restaurant, and Omnia Ecuador .
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Many travellers enjoy visiting Casa de Manuela Canizares (3.8 km), Yavirak Camping Urbano (5.3 km), and Arco de la Reina (3.8 km).
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