Zumbahua

Ecuador

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

There is no ATM. Bring enough cash for your stay.

Zumbahua's main square is host to a big market where you can buy anything from livestock to ponchos to TV remotes.

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.