Cuicocha (Kichwa: Kuykucha 'lake of guinea pigs' or Kuychikucha 'rainbow lake') [1] is a 3 km (1.9 mi) wide caldera and crater lake at the foot of Cotacachi Volcano in the Cordillera Occidental of the Ecuadorian Andes.

2017年12月15日 · One of the most amazing visitor sites in the northern highlands – not far from the famous town of Otavalo and its handicraft market – is Cuicocha, a beautiful crater lake located right beside Cotacachi mountain.

2020年3月25日 · One of the most astounding ones to visit is the Cuicocha crater lake. Located near Cotacachi, in the province of Imbabura, Ecuador. In its actual form, the Cuicocha lake was formed only recently – well, that is, just over three thousand years ago!

Laguna 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.

2024年6月8日 · What is Laguna Cuicocha? Laguna Cuicocha is a crater lake, which means that a volcano once erupted here over 3,000 years ago, forming two cones. You can now see those two cones as the two islands in the lake’s center. A trail goes around this lake, and you can experience it from many angles.

2023年3月14日 · 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, or what to pack, it's all here.

2024年11月9日 · Despite its relatively small size, the beauty of Laguna de Cuicocha makes it absolutely worth the visit. In this guide, I’ll share everything we learned about hiking here, including trail recommendations, directions, and some helpful travel tips to make your adventure even more enjoyable.

2023年3月8日 · La laguna de Cuicocha se encuentra dentro un profundo cráter volcánico al pie del volcán Cotacachi en el Parque Nacional Cotacachi-Cayapas.

Hike around the rim of a volcanic caldera in Ecuador with views over its lake Cuicocha and the snow-draped Andean peaks beyond. There aren’t so many places in the world where you can walk around the rim of an (extinct) volcanic crater – especially one as scenic as this, with a sparkling sapphire blue lake occupying the caldera.

2020年1月8日 · This guide will tell you what Cuicocha Crater, otherwise known as Laguna Cuichocha, is, how to get there, and everything you need to complete the five-hour hike. Let’s dig in! I’m a huge fan of hiking.