Quilotoa

#2 in Andean Highlands / #2 in Ecuador

by Annom

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Quilotoa is a stunning volcanic crater lake located in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. It is part of the larger Quilotoa caldera, which formed around 800 years ago following a massive eruption. The caldera is about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) in diameter and features a strikingly beautiful lake with turquoise-blue waters, which are a result of dissolved minerals. Visitors often hike around the rim for breathtaking panoramic views, or descend to the lake's edge to kayak and explore.

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