Cuicocha Lagoon

Description:

This lagoon, located 120 km. North of Quito at an altitude of 3,068 m.a.s.l. is formed inside a volcanic crater at the foot of the Cotacachi volcano. It has two small islets in its interior that can be visited on a tour by canoe. You can also walk around the crater in an 4 - 6 hours hike.

  • Latitude: 0º 11' 37 N
  • Longitude: 78º 13' 43" W
  • Altitude: 3090
  • Location City: Cotacachi
  • Photographer: Fabián Villagómez
  • Address: Reserva Cotacachi Cayapas, Cotacachi, Imbabura