La Mica Lagoon, Antisana
Description
The La Mica Lagoon is located in the Antisana Ecological Reserve, at the foot of the Antisana Volcano. It's a classic visit for nature lovers, with its dazzling views of the snow-capped mountains and a great diversity of wildlife, especially deer, curiquingues, páramo foxes, rabbits, and sometimes semi-wild horses. The area is very picturesque, with paved access road, perfect for enjoying the scenery, taking photos, and taking a walk on the hiking and biking trails.
Data Table
| Place | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Pintag | 2870m |
| Access Control | 3550m |
| Visitor Center | 3940m |
| La Mica Lagoon | 3920m |
National Park
Photos
Visitor Center
La Mica Lagoon
Antisana Paramos
Climbing and Hiking
- Micaloma: This trail is about 3 kilometers long around La Mica lagoon. You might see the variety of birds and flora, and beautiful landscapes of paramo. Low difficulty.
- Gallaretas: it's a 1 kilometer route to observe the La Mica lagoon, the Antisana mountain, the flora and birds of the lagoon. Low difficulty.
- Patoúrco: it's a 1.4 kilometer route that offers another perspective of La Mica Lagoon and its scenic beauty. Low difficulty.
- La Mica - South Antisana peak base: It runs along the vehicle road that starts at the visitor control and slopes the Mica Lagoon, later taking a barely visible path until reaching the glacier at the base of Antisana South Peak. Approx. 20km. back and forth. Approximate time: 7-8 hours. Intermediate difficulty.
- Antisana Volcano
- Secas Lagoon
Flora
Gentianella rupicola
Polylepis
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- Distances
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How to get
Eastern Cordillera; 51 kilometers in a straight line southeast of Quito.
- Normal Approach “Vía al Volcán Antisana”: Take the road that goes up from Pintag to the Antisana Ecological Reserve, the road is paved for approximately 40km, until you reach the Laguna La Mica Visitor Center.
