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Private tourist transport
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3.500 meters above sea level
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Otavalo or Quito (1 hour before)
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all year
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Trekking
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lunch
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English, Spanish.
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
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10
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65
Overview
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve, one of the most biodiverse protected areas in the world. This tour is designed for adventure seekers looking to challenge their limits while hiking the rim of an active volcanic caldera formed over 3,100 years ago. You will trek the Máximo Gorki Campuzano trail, surrounding deep blue alkaline waters that host two volcanic islets: Yerovi and Teodoro Wolf. In this botanical paradise, you may spot everything from hummingbirds to the majestic Andean Condor, all with the snow-capped peaks of Cotacachi and Imbabura as your backdrop. It is more than a hike; it is a direct connection with the raw power of the Andes!.
Aspectos Destacados.
- 🦅 Unique biodiversity: Refuge for 21 species of hummingbirds and the "Andean bear".
- 🌋 Volcanic origin: Alkaline waters (pH 8.5) with dissolved sulfur that create emerald tones.
- 🧘♂️ Ancestral energy: Kichwa ceremonial site for purification rituals (energy baths).
- 🌿 Protected reserve: Part of the Cotacachi-Cayapas National Park (Ramsar since 2008).
