Volcan Cotopaxi actually destroyed the city of Latacunga on three separate occasions the last time in 1877 so to commemorate the lack of eruptions and good luck Ecuadorians celebrate the popular Mama Negra festival.
Latacunga is another popular stop along the famed route and it’s easy to see why Volcan Cotopaxi which is an active volcano is only 25km away and on a clear day makes the perfect base for that striking volcano shot. Perhaps the main focal point of the loop is the dazzling emerald Crater Lake and to get that awesome panoramic shot of the crater in all its glory then unfortunately (or fortunately for some) this means a 10km hike to the viewpoint – trust us it’s worth it. Stretching for around 200km the Quilotoa Loop can either be completed from North to South and vice versa, whichever way you take it, the photo opportunities are quite literally limitless. This hike in one of the most breath-taking parts of the Ecuadorian Andes is definitely one for the bucket list.
COUNTRY LANDSCAPE PHOTO CRACK
For a more peaceful experience rise at the crack of dawn and avoid the crowds – you don’t want anyone getting in the way of that perfect shot. The best conditions for photography aren’t necessarily a sunny, clear day in fact a cloudy, wet day somehow enhances the strikingly mystical and moody landscape. The only way to capture the true beauty of this landscape is to take a boat trip down the river and attempt that extreme long shot, however snapping the local hawkers as they go about their daily routines will only add to the experience. The nearby Tam Coc (three caves) is the main crowd drawer and it’s no surprise why a spectacular collection of dramatic limestone karst peaks jutting either side of a serene river winding its way through verdant rice paddies. This sleepy province located in Northern Vietnam is definitely not short of stunning scenery and although Ninh Binh city itself, at first glance may seem like just another Vietnamese industrial town, once you begin exploring the nearby Trang An landscape complex and its many photographic gems it all makes sense. Whilst you are here take a hike to the hidden sand dune where at the top you will be rewarded with a 360 degree view of the area and the opportunity for that perfect shot of the Sacred Macon Mountain and the surrounding compelling landscape
Take the chance to snap these enchanting water holes and on a still day the surrounding mountain ranges reflect perfectly in the water the red of the mountain range against the azure clear waters offering remarkable contrast shot. The stromatolites present here in Tolar Grande are the only known on earth living at this altitude and are said to have shared much the same environment as the first ever living beings would have, some 3.5 million years ago. One of few places in the world that these stromatolites or formations are present, these water sources are bordered with a salt crust and offer more shades of blue than you would think possible.
Ojo del Mar is a natural phenomenon that cannot be missed, situated 4km away from the village of Tolar Grande this lesser known spectacle offers some unusual yet memorable photo opportunities.
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