Cotopaxi, Ecuador · South America
Saquisilí is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Tanicuchí, 26km from Quilotoa Crater Lake (Laguna Quilotoa).
Saquisilí is a town located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. With a population of 3,778, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Saquisilí sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saquisilí to your route.
Saquisilí is a town in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Saquisilí Canton.
Sasquisilí is located about 25 minutes from Latacunga and 2.5 hours from Quito. The town, located off the Pan-American Highway, is best known for the local market held in its eight plazas on Thursdays [1]. Unlike Otavalo,Read more
the market is mainly for locals from the highlands who come to buy pots and pans, electronics, herbal remedies, livestock or produce [2]. To go to the animal market, arrive between 7 and 9 a.m.
Traditional food is available in the market, which serves the local population rather than the tourist trade.
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Saquisilí is located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.8399 latitude, -78.6670 longitude.
Saquisilí has a population of approximately 3,778 people, making it a town in Ecuador.
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natural wonder
A 3 km-wide Ecuadorian caldera filled with a turquoise, mineral-stained lake, reached by a paved road that ends at a village car park metres from the rim edge at 3,900 m. Andean light shifts the water from jade to deep blue.
26 km · about 30 min drive
national park
One of the world's highest active volcanoes with a perfect snow-capped cone rising to 19,347 feet.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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One of the world's highest active volcanoes at 5,897 meters, with a near-perfect snow-capped cone visible from Quito on clear days.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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