Isinliví
A peaceful mountain village surrounded by terraced fields at the northern end of the Quilotoa Loop, traditionally the starting point of the three-day loop hike.
The classic route is to take a bus to Isinliví and spend a night there, then hike about 12 kilometers the next day to Chugchilán, and on the third day climb up to the Quilotoa crater rim. The whole route ranges from 2,900 to 3,900 meters above sea level. The village sits among terraced valleys and is home to a woodworking cooperative and the well-known Llullu Llama hostel, which can arrange horses and local guides. Buses run daily from Latacunga, a trip of about 2.5 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Toachi Canyon Viewpoint
- Chugchilán
- Laguna Quilotoa
- Mirador Shalalá
- Tigua
- Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
- Zumbahua Saturday Market
- Saquisilí Thursday Market