Mirador Shalalá
A community-run glass viewing platform on the south side of the crater lake, cantilevered over the cliff edge for a dramatic view of the entire Quilotoa crater lake.
Run by the local community, a wooden walkway leads to a glass platform suspended over the rim of the volcanic crater. It is one of the best spots for a panoramic photo of the lake, and it can be combined with the trail along the lake’s edge. From the village of Quilotoa, it is about a 40-minute walk along the loop trail around the lake, or you can drive to the parking lot. Admission costs a few dollars, and there is a small restaurant nearby.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Laguna Quilotoa
- Chugchilán
- Tigua
- Toachi Canyon Viewpoint
- Zumbahua Saturday Market
- Isinliví
- Pujilí
- Saquisilí Thursday Market