Laguna Llaviuco

It is worth spending time in the cloud forest around Laguna Llaviuco, in a deep glacial valley on the eastern edge of the Cajas NP and not far from the Cuenca road.

A fine selection of epiphyte-and-moss ridden trees, bird life galore, an attractive lake and grassy valley bottom not yet taken back by the forest, high broken crags above, and a stretch of the local Inca road to contemplate - you could walk up it into the hills if you wanted to extend your walk beyond the hour or so it will take. Walkopedia enjoyed it.

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For more information and photos, including detailed practical information and some warnings, see our Cajas NP walk page.