![]() ![]() I took me exactly 3.5 hours with plenty of stops for photos. The view of the lake with the twin islands and the nearby Cotacachhi volcano are mesmerizing. The trail is really well marked so there is no chance of getting lost even when traveling solo. For long stretches of time I did not see a soul and it was extremely peaceful. I did the 10 km hike along the rim of the crater and it was superb. While this lake may not be as popular as Quilotoa, it certainly is no less beautiful. It was the first of the two crater lakes that I visited in Ecuador the other being the more famous Quilotoa lake. If you want serenity then go to Cuicocha. If you don't want to pay the taxi back to Quiroga or Cotacachi you can sure find someone to give you a ride back. There is a restaurant at the bottom, and plenty of people waiting to do the boat tour. Take your trash with you and if you see some trash left by others, do not hesitate to pick it Up, the nature will thank you! I hope this trail stays preserved like it is now and I am surprised it is not more famous considering how wonderful it is. This trail is so clean and well preserved, I loved it. I forgot to take sunscreen, and even if it was cloudy and raining a bit, I got my face burned and looked like a tomato after my shower. I didnt even know that there was robberies reported in the area. I was alone but I did meet a few other hikers and never felt unsafe. If you chose to do the trekking clockwise, it's probably easier. Last part is a beautiful path into pinewoods and pastures, the easiest part of the trail, no more climbing. There are some steep climbs again in that forest. Then you start descending again, crossing a forest of lush vegetation. It started with a steep trail, plenty of beautiful moutain flowers, beautiful viewpoints, up to the top. ![]() Take some fruits and candies to eat along the way to recharge your energy. Sure, there are some steep climbs, but as long as you take your time and stop frequently to breathe it should be fine. Im not particuliarly fit (smoker, and not too much exercise) but I did not suffer too much on this trail. The trail took me 5 hours to complete, with plenty of stops to take pictures, catch my breath or have a snack. Once arrived, you just have to give your passport details and the adventure begins. To get there from Otavalo, simply take a bus going to Quiroga, and get of at "el parque" (tell the controler you want to catch a taxi for Cuicocha).įrom Quiroga's Parque to Cuicocha, taxi cost 5$. ![]()
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