Cuicocha - Wikipedia
WEBCuicocha (Kichwa: Kuykucha, "lake of guinea pigs" or Kuychikucha, "rainbow lake") is a 3 km (2 mi) wide caldera and crater lake at the foot of Cotacachi Volcano in the Cordillera Occidental of the Ecuadorian Andes. Its name comes from the Kichwa indigenous language and means "Lago del Cuy" or Guinea Pig Lake in English. It was given this name ...
Hiking Lake Cuicocha: A Complete Guide - Wanderous Heart
WEBOct 7, 2018 · Posted By: wanderousheart · In: ADVENTURE, Ecuador. Best Volcano Climbs Around Quito, Ecuador. How to get there, what to bring, more about the trail... A complete guide to hiking around Lake Cuicocha, a …
Laguna Cuicocha - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBLaguna Cuicocha. 858 reviews. #1 of 14 things to do in Cotacachi. Bodies of Water. Write a review. About. Located west of the Chota River, this extinct eroded volcano is best known for its deep crater lake and two lava islands. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
Global Volcanism Program | Cuicocha
WEBThe scenic lake-filled Cuicocha caldera is located at the southern foot of the sharp-peaked Pleistocene Cotacachi stratovolcano (top center) about 100 km north of Quito. Farmer's fields encroach on the rim of the 3-km-wide caldera, which was created during a major explosive eruption about 3100 years ago.
A Get Outside Guide: Hiking Laguna de Cuicocha | Ecuador
WEBLaguna de Cuicocha may not be huge, but it’s definitely worth the detour. Here’s everything you need to know about hiking Laguna de Cuicocha including suggested hiking routes, how to get there, and where to stay in Otavalo. At a Glance. Cuicocha is the site of a caldera and crater lake in the Reserva Ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas.
Cuicocha: An Impressive Lake in the Andes of Ecuador
WEBDec 15, 2017 · Tags: Conservation, Eco-tourism, NatureEscapes. One of the most amazing visitor sites in the northern highlands of Ecuador is Cuicocha, a beautiful crater lake. Find out more in this blog!
Laguna Cuicocha: Best Day Hike from Otavalo, Ecuador
WEBMar 14, 2023 · Laguna Cuicocha is an excellent one day hike near the well-known market town Otavalo. Visit one of the most underrated crater lakes in Ecuador with our travel guide. This post includes tips on the Laguna Cuicocha hike from Otavalo. How to get to the lagoon, how much things cost, acclimatization tips.
How To Visit & Hike Laguna Cuicocha From Otavalo - Shall We …
WEBApril 30, 2020. No Comments. How To Visit & Hike Laguna Cuicocha From Otavalo. Otavalo is home to one of Ecuador’s best hikes – a 14km loop around the stunning crater lake know as Laguna Cuicocha. It’s a great place to get your first taste of Andean countryside and to test out your hiking ability at higher altitude.
The cotacachi – Cuicocha volcanic complex - IUGS
WEBLocation. Cotacachi, Imbabura Geopark. Imababura, Ecuador. 0°17’32.0″N, 78°21’27.0″W. Volcanic complex with a spectacular 3 km wide active volcanic caldera, with many documented records of violent historical eruptions. The Cotacachi-Cuicochoa volcanic complex (CCVC) is one of the most powerful volcanoes in Ecuador.
Laguna de Cuicocha | Northern Highlands, Ecuador - Lonely Planet
WEBLaguna de Cuicocha | Northern Highlands, Ecuador | Attractions - Lonely Planet. Ecuador, South America. Northern Highlands. Head 18km west from Cotacachi and you’ll come upon this eerily still, dark lagoon cradled in a collapsed volcanic crater at 3100m.
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