Quilotoa Lagoon
Quilotoa is a stunning lake that fills the crater of an old volcano, high in the Andes mountains. Its water glows in bright shades of green and turquoise.
Quilotoa is famous for its amazing colored water, which changes shade with the sunlight and the minerals inside. People travel far just to see this magical bowl of color surrounded by cliffs.
A Volcano Lake
Long ago a volcano erupted and left a huge round hole, which slowly filled with water to make this lake. Now it sits quietly like a giant blue-green mirror.
Walking the Rim
A path goes all the way around the top edge of the crater with views in every direction. From up high the lake looks even more colorful.
Kayaks on the Water
You can hike down to the shore and paddle a kayak on the calm bright water. The tall crater walls make you feel like you are inside a giant cup.