Natural wonder · Ecuador
Quilotoa
Westernmost volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes
About Quilotoa
Quilotoa is a water-filled crater lake and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes. The 3-kilometre-wide (2 mi) caldera was formed by the collapse of this dacite volcano following a catastrophic VEI-6 eruption about 800 years ago, which produced pyroclastic flows and lahars that reached the Pacific Ocean, and spread an airborne deposit of volcanic ash throughout the northern Andes. This last eruption followed a dormancy period of 14,000 years and is known as the 1280 Plinian eruption. The fourth (of seven) eruptive phase was phreatomagmatic, indicating that a crater lake was already present at that time.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Quilotoa
Where is Quilotoa?
Quilotoa is in Ecuador. The nearest city is Latacunga, about 33 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Quilotoa?
Yes. The 2-day Quito plan is about 82 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Quilotoa?
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