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Where in Ecuador

by trebex 09 May 2012

Thanks for the replies to my earlier post. I have 6 full days in Ecuador. I will spend 1.5 to 2 days in Quito. So I'm not sure what…
Re: Track notes for the Quilotoa Loop

by mcbklyn 02 January 2012

*IsinlivI to Chugchilán - 4 to 6 hours hiking time* Start on the trail going down past the kitchen window. Follow this trail steeply down…
Track notes for the Quilotoa Loop

by plantonerdo 28 June 2011

I recently spent three days hiking a part of the Quilotoa Loop and was surprised - even shocked - at the lack of information avaiable…
Traveling from the Oriente (Puyo or Tena) to Latacunga

by alicefae 14 June 2011

I’m planning a three week trip to Ecuador for this August. In my first ten days I would like to do the Quilotoa Loop and the Oriente,…
Re: Itinerary for 15 days in Ecuador

by chaz32968 22 July 2010

Hello Itrek. I agree that Quito and Cuena a well worth seeing. If you are more interested in nature than culture (like me) I recommend…
Biking the Quilotoa Loop?

by wetpanda 02 November 2009

Hola! I was wondering if it's possible to cycle the Quilotoa Loop? I'm only asking because today I biked from Riobamba to Baños and…
RE: Transportation Questions in Ecuador

by MrRed 14 July 2009

The bus from Chugchilan still leaves around 3.00 in the morning for the 4 hour ride back to Latacunga. Transportation is regular and reliabl…
RE: Quito to Quilotoa loop and back?

by MrRed 18 March 2009

Another option in Chugchilan is Mama Hilda's. This past summer I paid $15 US per night and it included dinner and breakfast, which are…
RE: Can I find a safe guide in Quilato to hike with me to Chugchilan?

by MrRed 09 January 2009

I did the Quilotoa Loop in the opposite direction, starting in Latacunga and then heading to Chugchilan. Scary bus ride. I stayed at…
Quilotoa Loop Questions

by mizmoxie 30 November 2007

Hi All, My head is spinning with the possibilities of how to do the Quilotoa loop, but I feel like I still have too many missing pieces…
Banos to Chugchilan, Saquisili to Hacienda La Cienega

by Stormbird 05 October 2007

Hi;

I just stayed at La Cienega and they had offered to take me to Patate, which is just outside of Banos, for $60. That is for…
Getting around the Quilotoa Loop

by BACKROADRAMBLER 11 July 2007

I HAVE JUST COME BACK FROM ECUADOR AND DOING THE LOOP. I TOOK THE PUBLIC BUS FROM LATACUNGA TO CHUGCHILIAN. IT IS OK BUT THERE IS NO SUBSTIT…
Getting around the Quilotoa Loop

by fozzyd 11 July 2007

My wife and I want to visit the Quilotoa Loop in September. I'm not sure whether to use public buses, a combo of buses and private taxis…
Leaving Quito

by cick 08 July 2007

Hi, we are currently in Quito, Ecuador. We want to leave the city. Maybe to go to Latacunga. I'm a bit jittery as I've never done any…