city and rural parish of Cotopaxi Province in 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
Understand
editThere is no ATM. Bring enough cash for your stay.
Get in
editFrequent buses from Latacunga and other cities in the Andean Highlands.
Get around
editIt's a very small town, everything is within walking distance.
See
editDo
editBuy
editZumbahua's main square is host to a big market where you can buy anything from livestock to ponchos to TV remotes.
Eat
editDrink
editSleep
editThere are a few small hotels near the main square (~$6-8)
Connect
editGo next
editLake 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.