Zumbahua

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

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

Get in

Frequent buses from Latacunga and other cities in the Andean Highlands.

Get around

It's a very small town, everything is within walking distance.

See

Do

Buy

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

Eat

Drink

Sleep

There are a few small hotels near the main square (~$6-8)

Connect

Go next

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.