Cotopaxi – Quilotoa
The most beautiful Adventure in the World

Let our top experienced naturalists lead you into the land that all travel guides call “The most scenic area of South America ” a Magical Realism journey

FlashTravel has designed a one or two night version based on your interests and physical condition to let you enjoy a unique experience in your life. We let you be part the splendour of nature, the majesty of volcanic creation, unusual flora and fauna, ancestral cultures, historical locations and great food.

The Attractions

Cotopaxi National Park

Visiting the National Park led by a Naturalist guide is a different experience. There are many other places that you can have access and prominent lectures about the Upper Andes you can have. The national park is ideal to find species of flower and fauna of the upper Andes such as the Andean Condor, caracaras and humming birds. If the climate permits it, for those with most adventure spirit exist a regular ascension until the Refuge and the glacial at ( 4.800 meters ).  There are other attractions as the Inca Ruins of El Salitre and remote areas of wild life like creeks and lakes. A rewarding hot lunch will be served at a historical hacienda on the skirts of the volcano.

Quilotoa Crater Lake

With turquoise water this volcanic lake is the most precious hidden treasure of the Western range of Los Andes. FlashTravel is considered the supreme specialist in this rare destination; visit includes a downhill hike from the rim until the lake and back on mules or walking if you prefer. Have you ever been inside an active Crater!

Prof. Konrad Dzwonkiewicz who survived the Tsunami in Thailand travelled with us

Sigchos and Illiniza National Park

Illiniza is a very rare snow caped volcano to bee seeing, because of its position at the Toachi Canyon that connects the Andes and the Ocean Pacific. Sigchos is the most remote town in Ecuador . The drive in this “dry” moor land is spectacular because of the view, its people and the loneliness of the area. We will often see a few I habitats walking back home with their llamas!

The village of Zumbahua

There is the most authentic Indian market of the Andes on Saturday. Here you can still see primate trade as barter. Trucks full of bananas come from the coast to trade with potatoes or beans. This is also the ideal opportunity to buy a new traditional dress, the main mean of transportations are llamas like before the INCAS. The village is located on the edge of lahars from the last Eruption of Quilotoa in 1740. Our very close and special relationship with the community will aloud you to approach the shy inhabitants and share with them a few pictures.

Pujilí and Saquisilí towns

This are two traditional Indian Markets that take place for Puliji on Wednesday and Sunday and for Saquisilí on Thursday, upon request we can include them in the visit. These markets are not for souvenirs but for locals buying their suppliers, are extremely colourful and will offer some unique photo opportunities.

Dr. Dewald from the Secretary of Treasure in Austria visited the Market with us.

The Suppliers we team with

Quilotoa Lodge, Black Ship Inn, Hostería La Ciénega , Hacienda INCA San Agustin del Callo