Quilotoa Crater Lake Tours
Gaze into a breathtaking volcanic crater: the Quilotoa Lagoon, a vivid emerald-green lake filling a collapsed caldera high in the Andes. Day trips from Quito reveal the stunning rim viewpoint, a hike down to the water, and the colourful indigenous markets and landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands.
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Quilotoa Crater Lake in Quito — FAQ
What is the Quilotoa Lagoon?
Quilotoa is a stunning emerald-green crater lake filling a collapsed volcanic caldera high in the Ecuadorian Andes, famous for its vivid colours and dramatic rim viewpoint, about 3 hours from Quito.
Can you hike at Quilotoa?
Yes — you can hike down the steep crater wall to the lakeshore (about 30–40 minutes down, longer back up) or walk sections of the rim, taking the altitude into account.
Is the Quilotoa day trip worth it from Quito?
Yes — the breathtaking emerald crater lake and Andean scenery make Quilotoa one of Ecuador’s most spectacular day trips, often combined with markets or other highland sights.