El Ilalo Campground

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  • Scenic and peaceful site on the slopes of the extinct Ilalo volcano
  • A 40-minute drive into Quito; an hour from Refugio Ecológico Molinuco
  • Restaurant, play area, and terrace with mountain views
Do crowded sites and screaming kids get you all heated up? At El Ilalo Campground – a spacious and greenery-filled site in El Tingo, 40 minutes’ drive from the centre of the Ecuadorian capital city of Quito – all is calm for scenic stays. The site’s on the slopes of Ilalo volcano (don’t worry – it’s long extinct) so volcanologists and enthusiastic hikers should get to work straight away, moving towards its hikes faster than flowing lava. Head to Tumbaco to scale the northern side and spy out the views towards Colombia, or start an assault on the steeper southern side for stunning vistas of Cotopaxi and other peaks. It’s not the only volcano round here either – cross the city to hitch a ride on the TelefériQo cable car and get deposited part way up the slopes of Pichincha, then climb the rest of the way to the summit. There are excellent views over this way too… When muscle aches become too much to handle, one of the naturally heated pools in the area should serve to unravel them. The site is on the Intervalles de las Termas route, so there are plenty of pools within 20 minutes full of thermal volcanic water. Days of hiking can be rewarded with a bite in the on-site restaurant, and there are lots of eateries between the site and the centre of Quito for a local flavour.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Tourer storage facilities

Location

El Ilalo Campground

El Tingo

Quito

Pichincha

Ecuador

170524

Directions

Timezone

America/Guayaquil -0500 (GMT-05:00)

GPS

-0.29059°N
-78.44471°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The site’s in a prime spot on the outskirts of Quito, placing plenty to do within easy reach. Within around half an hour’s drive guests can visit the extravagantly gilded Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, take tours of the Ecuadorian government buildings (Palacio de Gobierno), stroll through the botanic garden in Parque La Carolina, or wander through the artistic La Capilla del Hombre (a cultural centre that elevates humankind to a spiritual level). One doesn’t need to travel far to escape the city either, and there’s lots hereabouts to entertain the entire family. Head to Vulqano Park for a day of screaming along rides, or venture towards the other side of the city for ziplining, climbing and swinging at Nayon Xtreme Valley adventure park. (Both are within 40 minutes of base.) City days can be overwhelming sometimes, but the site’s well-placed for peaceful hours out in nature: it’s 55 minutes to Refugio Ecológico Molinuco if hiking, waterfalls, trekking and canopying sound like the dream, and Refugio de Vida Silvestre Pasochoa is a must an hour away for birdwatchers who always fancy lengthy hikes. There’s art history too… The site’s about an hour from Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila, a museum temple designed by the eponymous artist to preserve Andean culture.

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  • Does El Ilalo Campground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is El Ilalo Campground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near El Ilalo Campground? The site’s in a prime spot on the outskirts of Quito, placing plenty to do within easy reach. Within around half an hour’s drive guests can visit the extravagantly gilded Iglesia de … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of El Ilalo Campground?
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