Volcán Cotopaxi (Full Day)

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Itinerario del viaje

The places you will visit are flexible. The itinerary can be adjusted directly with your guide, based on your interests. The scheduled times are for guidance only and may be subject to change.

Hike toward the José Rivas Refuge (4,864 m), subject to weather, volcanic conditions and visitor physical condition.

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Suggested itinerary

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Horario sugerido

• 07:00–08:30Quito – Cotopaxi National Park. Departure from Quito and scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway.
• 08:30–09:00Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center. Brief visit to learn about the geology, history, flora and fauna of Cotopaxi National Park before continuing into the protected area.
• 09:00–09:30Transfer to Limpiopungo Lagoon. Scenic drive through the high-Andean landscape of the national park.
• 09:30–10:45Limpiopungo Lagoon. Light hike around the lagoon, with opportunities for photography, observation of high-Andean landscapes and, depending on conditions, native birdlife.
• 10:45–11:30Transfer to Cotopaxi Volcano parking area. Ascend by vehicle toward the upper slopes of the volcano.
• 11:30–13:15Cotopaxi Volcano & José Rivas Refuge. Hike from the parking area toward the José Rivas Refuge, located at approximately 4,864 m. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding highlands and, weather permitting, the upper slopes and glaciers of Cotopaxi.
• 13:15–14:15Descent and transfer out of the high-altitude area.
• 14:15–15:15Lunch near Machachi. Enjoy a traditional Andean lunch at a local restaurant conveniently located along the return route to Quito.
• 15:15–17:00Return to Quito. Direct transfer along the Pan-American Highway.

Lo más destacado

• Cotopaxi National Park
• Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center
• Limpiopungo Lagoon
• High-Andean landscapes and wildlife observation
• Cotopaxi Volcano
• José Rivas Refuge at approximately 4,864 m
• Scenic Andean landscapes