QUILOTOA

Quilotoa is a volcano in the Andes Mountains of South America

QUILOTOA VOLCANO

Quilotoa is the volcano on the westernmost side of the Northern Andes and is known for the impressive natural lake in its crater, known as the -Quilotoa Lagoon-. The Quilotoa volcano is located in the central area of ​​the Ecuadorian mountains, on the Avenue of the Volcanoes.

The Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve is the protected area where Quilotoa and other natural attractions are located.


Altitude: 12841 feet above sea level

Diameter: 1.24 Miles (2km)

Depth: 820.21 Feet (250meters)

Last Eruption: 1.280 (estimated)

Status: Potentially Active

Quilotoa Volcano

LOS ILINIZAS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

The "Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve" is divided into 4 sections. The largest section is located to the west, where the canyon canyon and springs of Toachi River originate. To the northeast is the area of the Corazón Volcano and the Iliniza Volcano. To the southwest, is a vast territory composed of forests and Andean moorland (Páramos). Finally, the 800-hectare stretch that surrounds the entire perimeter of the Quilotoa Lagoon-Volcano.


Foundation: December 11, 1996 - Resolution No.66

Official Register: December 9, 1996 (No. 92).

Area: 149,900 Hectares

Altitude Range: 1,400 meters ↔ 5,758 meters

Provinces: Cotopaxi, Pichincha, and Santo Domingo Tsáchilas.

LOS ILINIZAS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE QUILOTOA

QUILOTOA LAGOON

The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the most incredible volcanic origin lagoons in the world. Quilotoa is on top 5 of most visited adventure destinations.

The blue and turquoise color of the waters in this volcanic lagoon is due to its composition of carbonic gas, hydrogen sulfide, and other minerals that manifest more intensely that manifest more intensely on a sunny day.


Opening Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 | Exit: 17:00

Entrance: Monday to Sunday (All Year)

Price: $2 per person (Community Fee)

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Parking

Lagoon Quilotoa Lake

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