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The region that has come to be known as the Quilotoa Loop boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ecuador, and is perfect for travelers seeking a taste of indigenous farm life and spectacular mountain landscapes a bit off the usual tourist path. Starting in Latacunga, the Quilotoa Loop winds for 200 kilometers of mostly unpaved road through patchwork hills and along riverbeds, connecting tiny mountain villages to the west, then circling back to Latacunga. Though riding the entire loop

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The region that has come to be known as the Quilotoa Loop boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ecuador, and is perfect for travelers seeking a taste of indigenous farm life and spectacular mountain landscapes a bit off the usual tourist path.
Starting in Latacunga, the Quilotoa Loop winds for 200 kilometers of mostly unpaved road through patchwork hills and along riverbeds, connecting tiny mountain villages to the west, then circling back to Latacunga. Though riding the entire loop in one fell swoop would take about eight hours by bus, the real thrill of the expedition is in hiking and bumping along the dusty road from village to village, staying the night and hanging out with the locals.
Many choose to travel the loop in a circle, walking, busing, biking, or riding horses from village to village in either direction, and staying in a different place each night. Another option is to base yourself in either Chugchilán, Isinliví or Tigua, where accommodation options are considerably more pleasant.


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Hotels on the Quilotoa Loop

Hostal Llullu Llama

Hostal Llullu Llama was once a traditional farmhouse, but recently was converted into a romantic mountain hostal high up in the Ecuadorian Andes. Based on its location, the hostal is a prime spot to ...
Hotel
Isinliví, Ecuador

The Black Sheep Inn Ecolodge

This friendly, remote mountain lodge, set in the Andean Highlands, caters to international travelers interested in hiking, biking, andhorseback riding. The lodge makes a strong effort to promote ...
Hotel
Chugchilán, Ecuador

Hostal Richard

Hostal Richard is a small but friendly family-run place above a small store on the corner of the square where the Pan-American meets Calle Angel Maria Umajinga. Two large dorm rooms, a double, and a ...
Hotel
Zumbahua, Ecuador

Hotel Quilotoa

Though Hotel Quilotoa is a lesser known place, it is perhaps the best option in Zumbahua. Located across the plaza from Condor Matzi, it offesr simple rooms on the second floor ...
Hotel
Zumbahua, Ecuador

Hostería Semana Huasi

Hosteria Semana Huasi is a cozy, community-run hostel, overlooking the valley as you come into town. There are two comfy dorm rooms and a few private doubles, all sharing eco-friendly bathrooms. ...
Hotel
Tigua, Ecuador

La Posada de Tigua

An old sprawling hacienda, La Posada de Tigua is a working farm-turned-guesthouse with an authentic feel and a warm host. While this place may sound a bit pricey for the region, you pay for hat you ...
Hotel
Tigua, Ecuador

Princesa Toa

The second to last place on the left as you walk from town to the crater, Princesa Toa is organized by the Fundacion Ecuatoriana del Habitat and is a community-run hostel. Though accommodations are ...
Hotel
Quilotoa, Ecuador

Pacha Mama

A very basic but good option run by an amicable local family, Pachu Mama is the last stop on the left as you approach the crater. Four upstairs rooms are surprisingly warm for the area as heat is ...
Hotel
Quilotoa, Ecuador

Hostal Chosita

Hostal Chosita is a tiny shop on the right side of the main road that heads toward the crater. Eight small and extremely basic rooms run $6 per person, and include Ecuadorian meals.  ...
Hotel
Quilotoa, Ecuador

Hostal Condor Matzi

Simple and cheap, this market-side hostel will do for a night, though the building is a bit tired. Call ahead, or ask around at the corner store if you arrive and no one is there to let you in. ...
Hotel
Zumbahua, Ecuador

Hostal Mama Hilda

A lovely complex of clean and cozy rooms with spectacular views and the warmest of hosts, you’re sure to be taken care of and then some at Mama Hilda’s. Running the place is a full-out family ...
Hotel
Chugchilán, Ecuador
Hiking on the Quilotoa Loop

Hiking

There are a number of fantastic hikes in the area. The walk from the Quilotoa crater to Chugchilán is undoubtedly one of the best short hikes in Ecuador. The trek takes 4-5 hours depending on how ...
Hiking
Chugchilán, Ecuador

Hiking from Quilotoa to Chugchilán

This 7.5 mile trek is one of the most astonishingly beautiful day hikes in Ecuador. The hike takes approximately 5 hours, andtakes youpast Quilotoa’s volcanic crater lake, down into the valley ...
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Chugchilán, Ecuador
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