Pick-up at 07:00 AM
● Visit the Saquisilí or Pujilí market (depending on the day).
A couple of hours from Quito in the capital of Cotopaxi Province, Latacunga Canton, we
have two important indigenous markets in the area that exchange products from tropical
zones and products from the Andes. In our one-day tour, we will visit these markets.
Saquisilí market on Thursdays and Pujilí market on Sundays.

● Visit a traditional indigenous house.
Reaching the highest point of the mountain range at 3800 meters above sea level (12467.19
feet), we will learn about daily life by visiting an indigenous hut.

● Stop at the Tigua community gallery.
We will arrive in the Tigua community, where most people make a living through agriculture,
livestock, craftsmanship, and painting. The latter two have made them famous artists around
the world, with sculptures of animal faces in vividly colored wood and paintings on sheepskin.

● Visit the Toachi Canyon to take photographs.
We will make a mandatory stop to take photos and selfies at the viewpoint of the Toachi
River Canyon.

● Entrance to Quilotoa Lake
Finally, we will arrive at Quilotoa Lake. The lake formed within a volcanic crater, and its
emerald-colored water leaves a lasting impression on all its visitors. The lake has two
viewpoints: the Shalalá viewpoint and the community viewpoint.

● Hike into the Quilotoa crater and return (3 hours)
On our one-day tour, we will visit the community viewpoint, which has access to the crater,
and we can descend to the lake. Adventure enthusiasts can try kayaking, and the most
daring can swim in its cold waters.

● Return to your hotel in Quito.

Includes:
● Authorized and comfortable touristic transportation.
● Certificate bilingual guide for each activity.
● Entrance ticket to Quilotoa Lagoon.

Not Included:
● Lunch.
● Tips.
● Snacks.
● Extra food and beverage.
● Extra activities (kayak, horse riding)

Equipment needed: Comfortable clothing, warm layers, windbreaker jacket (optional),
gloves, neck and ear protection, sunglasses, camera, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for
walking on hilly terrain.