Wanderlust Wednesday: Travel Junkie’s Guide To Hiking The Quilotoa Loop
Photo Credit: Antony Scott The Quilotoa loop is a hike in Ecuador that spans across the Cotopaxi province. It is a relatively easy hike and you can even find families along the way. The highlight of the trek is reaching the lake hidden beneath an extinct volcano, but you can also alternate and start at the lake and make your way backwards. The indigenous people of the region believe that there are mystical powers from the bottomless lake. Expect to get lost Photo Credit: Antony Scott The route to Quilotoa is not very well marked, although this is quickly changing as it becomes more popular; but still expect to get lost. It is inevitable, don’t lose faith if you do get lost and enjoy the detours in the meantime. Try your best to plan your route, but be prepared to have to improvise. At each of your stops speak to other hikers, passersby and the lodging staff. Everyone will have something to offer or tips for what to do or avoid. Also, remember that you don’t have to …
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