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| Page Views: 390 Last Visit to Laguna Quilotoa: September, 2007 | Keep me in the Quilotoa Loop by richiecdisc - last update: Feb 13, 2008 |
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The difference between off the beaten path and those more traveled on is only a matter of well…being traveled on. We’ve all seen it before when one of our little secrets becomes run of the mill on the travel wire. Now, these distinctions are of course subjective and one person’s idea of adventure is another’s common fodder. A case in point is Ecuador’s increasingly popular Quilotoa Loop. The massive crater lake Quilotoa has been a place of gathering amongst the indigenous population for generations and one look at the awe striking caldera explains why. |
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|  | It has likewise been popular with the general population of Ecuadorians as a tourist destination though for admittedly shorter duration. But it has only been since the early 90s that it has become a target for gringos seeking adventure en route to the stunning lake created from a volcanic eruption some 800 years ago. Undoubtedly, what these early daring travelers found was that while the lake itself was indeed incredible it was the journey there that was the true find. Passing through relatively unchanged villages on foot, horseback, or via the local bus was not only a life enhancing experience, it was fun. One noteworthy trekking guidebook was published and its info later syndicated by the Lonely Planet and a “new” path was created for the intrepid traveler. |
A few years later and it’s one of the ‘in” places to travel in Ecuador. Has all this notoriety ruined this rural paradise? So far the answer is no. Will a steady if slow trickle of gringos be its downfall? Not if those passing through remember to respect local customs and the local people, to leave as little of their trace as possible and hence keep off the beaten path just that. |  | | the past and future race, who will win? |
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kevin24 Sat Aug 16, 2008 15:24 UTC dkllllllllllllllllllllll hello hi, ==================== kevin0 http://www.games.com | GuthrieColin Thu Apr 10, 2008 07:14 UTC Excellent work on this page! Laguna Quilotoa looks very interesting and i like your analysis of the local culture. | Bwana_Brown Wed Mar 12, 2008 18:47 UTC Another fantastic chapter in your adventures in Ecuador! It seems you manage to find awe-inspiring scenes at every corner and Laguna Quilotoa is no exception. Yes, it is fun when you meet other travellers and manage to have a little party! | b1bob Tue Mar 11, 2008 21:45 UTC Too bad we can't get tree tomatoes here. |
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