Toreadora Lagoon – El Cajas
Description
The Laguna Toreadora is located in the heart of the Cajas National Park, south of the Ecuadorian highlands. Toreadora is one of the most visited places in the Cajas, due to the lagoon great beauty, and also for its proximity to the cities of Cuenca and Guayaquil. The lagoon is located in the middle of a very hygrophilous wasteland, home of innumerable water bodies, which is why the Cajas National Park was named a Ramsar Site or wetland of international importance. Tourists can visit any of its viewpoints and take incredible photos; they can also choose to hike one of the trails which start at the Visitor Center in different directions.
Data Table
| Place | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Cuenca | 2545m |
| Visitor Center | 3954m |
| Toreadora Lagoon | 3918m |
National Park
Photos
Visitor Center
Toreadora Lagoon
Hiking trails
Climbing and Hiking
Starting at Toreadora Lagoon Visitor Center:
- Hike down to Toreadora Lagoon
- Hike around Toreadora Lagoon
- Hike to the summit of Cerro San Luis
Flora
Brachyotum Sp
- How to get
- Distances
- Recommendations
How to get
Western Cordillera; 25 kilometers in a straight line west of Cuenca.
- “Vía Cuenca - Molleturo” Approach:Take the Cuenca Molleturo road (582) to the west of Cuenca. The road is paved and heads towards the coast, especially Guayaquil. The Toreadora Lagoon is located in the heart of the Cajas National Park, shortly before reaching the highest point known as “Tres Cruces”.
