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Zumbahua is a town in the Andean Highlands region of Ecuador. It is the beginning of the Quilotoa Loop and a gateway to Lake Quilotoa
Understand
[edit | edit source]There is no ATM. Bring enough cash for your stay.
Get in
[edit | edit source]Frequent buses from Latacunga and other cities in the Andean Highlands.
Get around
[edit | edit source]It's a very small town, everything is within walking distance.
See
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[edit | edit source]Buy
[edit | edit source]Zumbahua's main square is host to a big market where you can buy anything from livestock to ponchos to TV remotes.
Eat
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[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]There are a few small hotels near the main square (~$6-8)
Connect
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[edit | edit source]Lake Quilotoa: There are buses to the lake during the day ($1) or you can hire a camioneta for ~$2-3 depending on your bargaining skills. The lake is 12km from Zumbahua; hiking distance for those who feel so inclined.