Private Day Trip to Quilotoa Lagoon and Markets from Quito
1 day
Private
Full Day
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Join this full-day tour to Quilotoa and local market departing at time 7:00am from your hotel.
This full day cultural tour begins with a visit to local indigenous market at either Saquisilli (Thursdays only) or Pujili (Sundays only).
A small market town located only a few miles away from Latacunga and the Quito-Ambato highway.
Pujili is a small town with a rich culture and history. Most of the inhabitants of Pujili are indigenous and the best time to see native customs and clothing are the market days: Wednesdays and Sundays.
Men and women from surrounding villages will pack up their llamas and donkeys early in the morning in order to come to the market and sell their extra produce for whatever money they can make.
The trip through the villages of the area provide a fantastic chance to see one of the most authentic parts of the country. Before lunch we visit a local indigenous home where you have the opportunity to interact with the locals.
Then we will visit the community of Tigua, a well-known place for its handicrafts. From here we will continue our trip towards the volcano Quilotoa.
The drive to Laguna Quilotoa, an amazing emerald lagoon inside a volcano crater at the height of approximately 3,800m, displays a beautiful view of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of Zumbahua and many indigenous towns and farmlands. Then we will walk 2-hour round the crater rim or hiking down the crater.
Return option from the lake to the Rim by mule (Optional)
Arrival in Quito at approximately 6:30pm.
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This full day cultural tour begins with a visit to local indigenous market at either Saquisilli (Thursdays only) or Pujili (Sundays only).
A small market town located only a few miles away from Latacunga and the Quito-Ambato highway.
Pujili is a small town with a rich culture and history. Most of the inhabitants of Pujili are indigenous and the best time to see native customs and clothing are the market days: Wednesdays and Sundays.
Men and women from surrounding villages will pack up their llamas and donkeys early in the morning in order to come to the market and sell their extra produce for whatever money they can make.
The trip through the villages of the area provide a fantastic chance to see one of the most authentic parts of the country. Before lunch we visit a local indigenous home where you have the opportunity to interact with the locals.
Then we will visit the community of Tigua, a well-known place for its handicrafts. From here we will continue our trip towards the volcano Quilotoa.
The drive to Laguna Quilotoa, an amazing emerald lagoon inside a volcano crater at the height of approximately 3,800m, displays a beautiful view of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of Zumbahua and many indigenous towns and farmlands. Then we will walk 2-hour round the crater rim or hiking down the crater.
Return option from the lake to the Rim by mule (Optional)
Arrival in Quito at approximately 6:30pm.
Included
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All activities
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Trekking tour
- Box lunch
- Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
Not included
- Food and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A high amount of walking is involved
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
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