The last day of the Quilotoa Loop involves hiking from Chugchilan to Quilotoa. The first two days of the trek are training for today. It’s not only the longest day of the trail, but it’s also the hardest. Today has minimal downhill and more than half of the trail is just one very long climb …
The second day of the Quilotoa Loop involves hiking from Isinlivi to Chugchilan. I found it to be a bit harder than day one, but it’s still pretty manageable. Like every other day on this trail, you’ll hike down to the valley before ascending to an even higher elevation in the mountains of Ecuador. Here’s …
The first day of the Quilotoa Loop is a hike from Sigchos to Isinlivi. It’s the shortest of the three days spent hiking on the Quilotoa Loop, but it still comes with a decent amount of elevation gain. Walk through farmlands as you descend into the valley before climbing back up the mountains as you …
Located in Ecuador, the Quilotoa Loop is a popular hiking trail for tourists. While the exact route can vary slightly, most visitors start in Sigchos and spend three days hiking through the valleys and mountains to reach the Quilotoa Lagoon. The Quilotoa Loop is not the most difficult multi day trek I’ve done in South …
Baños is an adventure town in Ecuador where you’ll find easy access to activities like canyoning, white water rafting, zip lines, and even more. However, when I checked into my hotel in Baños, my host strongly encouraged me to sign up for a jungle tour. He showed me a video of the highlights and stressed …
Cuenca, Ecuador is one of the most beautiful cities that I’ve visited in South America. The historic center is gorgeous and is sure to be the highlight of your trip to Cuenca. It was the highlight of mine and I loved walking through the streets and looking at all of the churches, colorful colonial buildings, …
