Fuya Fuya Hill Hike

Discover three volcanic lakes surrounded by moorland on our Fuya Fuya Hill Hike. We will depart from Quito and spend the day in this natural area.

Fuya Fuya Hill Hike

We will meet at 7:30 am in front of the Tribuna de los Shyris in Quito and head to the Mojanda Lagoons. Before our hike, we will stop in Cayambe for breakfast.

Our 3-hour hike will take us through an area featuring three stratovolcanic lakes: Karikucha, Yanakucha, and Warmikucha. There may be friendly alpacas around the lakes.

We will traverse moorlands of meadows and mountain scrubland until we reach Fuya Fuya Hill, at an elevation of 13,779 feet (4,200 metres) above sea level. From the summit, we will enjoy panoramic views of the Imbabura, Cayambe, Llinizas, Cotopaxi, and Cotacachi Volcanoes.

While taking in the views, we will have a sandwich and a drink. Afterward, we will descend to the base of the hill, board our vehicle, and continue to the poncho fair in Otavalo for local arts and crafts.

After our stop in Otavalo, we will return to the meeting point in Quito, dropping you off at 5 pm.