Quilotoa Loop II: Chugchilan to Quilotoa

The next morning, we started early to walk the 1000m difference in altitude that separated us from the Quilotoa lagoon, the volcanic caldera lake which is the main draw card of the region.
Once again walking down and then up again a canyon, we were lucky to reach the ridge before the afternoon clouds rolled in. Spectacular views.
Continuing to the less charming village of Quilotoa, we managed to arrange transport back to Quito, so that upon return we even had time to explore Quito's Mariscal neighborhood before dark and have a fancy Ecuadorian dinner.Leggi altro