Quilotoa Loop
Quilotoa Lake fills the crater of the Quilotoa volcano – with its highest point at 3,914m (12,841ft) above sea level – and is renowned for its ethereal, emerald green color. If you’re up for a challenge and are already acclimated to the high altitude, you can hike a four-day loop in the region around the volcano, passing through small towns such as Quilotoa, Chugchilán, Isinlivi and Sigchos along the way. The shortest trail is to the Quilotoa Shalalá Overlook, which shouldn’t take more than an hour from the parking area at Quilotoa.