14 ༡ ENCHANTING TRAVELS
ECUADOR
CUICOCHA LAGOON, COTACACHI
Standing on the rim of the Cuicocha Lagoon in the Andean highlands of northern Ecuador, 
it is hard to imagine that this serene, blue expanse is the caldera of the Cotacachi 
volcanic complex. Hike the Cuicocha Loop Trail, a 7.5-mile trail, where every turn reveals a 
different perspective of the lake. Pause at various viewpoints and take in the lava domes 
at the center of the crater, which appear like emerald islands in a sea of navy. 
Enchanting Travels guest Joshua Rank says: 
 Enchanting Travels made our dream vacation 
to New Zealand a reality, from initial planning 
to pre-trip prep and support throughout. 
They helped take the burden of trip logistics 
off our shoulders so we could focus on being 
present in each and every moment of  
New Zealand's wonders.
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Cuicocha Lake, Cotacachi

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