Are you planning a Cotopaxi day tour? No doubt one of the first things that will catch your eye from the plane when you’re about to land in the Ecuadorian capital is the jaw-dropping sight of the cone-shaped Cotopaxi volcano… So, if the idea of conquering this magnificent peak is crossing your mind, keep reading …
As one of Ecuador’s top destinations, there are increasingly more ways to explore Cotopaxi and each gets more exciting! In this blog, we’ll provide information on how to have the best Cotopaxi tour on your Ecuador adventure. Cotopaxi National Park is a tour attraction suitable for everyone Cotopaxi National Park is known for its main …
Are you wondering where to sleep at Cotopaxi? Cotopaxi Volcano is a popular day-trip destination for visitors stopping through Quito or exploring the Northern Ecuadorian Andes. However, there’s a lot to do in Cotopaxi National Park and, depending on your activities, your trip there might merit an overnight, or even multi-night, visit. If you’re wondering …
Wondering how to arrive to Cotopaxi? If a visit to Volcano Cotopaxi isn’t on your bucket list, it should be! As one of the most impressive mountains in Ecuador, which also happens to be an active volcano, you won’t regret dedicating at least one full day to this expedition. In the following blog, we’ll tell …
For any of you traveling through Quito while in Ecuador, you can’t miss visiting the magnificent active Volcano Cotopaxi, towering at 5,897 meters a.s.l (19,000 feet). Lucky for you, Cotopaxi day trips are easy to organize from Quito or Baños, whether you only intend to visit the park, hike up to the glacier or perhaps …
Are you looking for some Cotopaxi National Park facts? One of the top destinations in Ecuador is Cotopaxi National Park. It is located only an hour and a half from Quito in the Ecuadorian Andes. This national treasure is home to the beautiful green landscapes, lots of wildlife, and of course the world-famous Cotopaxi Volcano. …
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Would you like to travel by mountain bike in Ecuador? It’s not everyday you get to bike around an active volcano at 3,500 m (11,480 ft). In Ecuador, Cotopaxi Mountain Biking is a regular weekend activity for local cyclists and is among one of numerous incredible mountain biking destinations you can experience during your visit. …
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How many opportunities will you have to climb an active volcano? The snow-peaked, classically conical Cotopaxi Volcano looks like something straight out of a National Geographic Magazine and is one of Ecuador’s top destinations. In the following blog, we’ll give you more information on how to get from Quito to Cotopaxi and the things you …
Cotopaxi is an emblematic volcano towering over vast Andean plains at 5897m (19,347ft). It is the second highest summit in Ecuador and is visible from Quito, Latacunga and other cities. The name means ‘Neck of the Moon’ in Quechua as once a year the moon passes over the cusp of the volcano. Surrounding the volcano …
