Excursión full day al Volcán Cotopaxi

Very close to Quito is the second highest volcano in Ecuador. The Cotopaxi volcano is 5,897 meters above sea level and is still active. On our day tour you can visit this protected area and climb to the first shelter at 4,864 meters above sea level. We will leave Quito early in the morning and take the Pan-American Highway heading south. A short stop is included at the beginning to buy something to eat (food not included), to use the bathrooms and the ATM. Afterwards, we enter the Cotopaxi National Park, where passengers are registered to access the protected area. Inside the National Park, the trip will include the following stops: - Limpiopungo Lagoon: we will observe different types of bird species, native plants and nearby volcanoes that surround the park. - Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center: an exhibition where photographs and key information are displayed about the Cotopaxi volcano and its surroundings. - Cotopaxi Volcano Base Camp: from the parking lot to the José Rivas refuge located at 4,864 meters above sea level, a hike of at least one hour is required. The path is steep. Enjoy the hike at your own pace. On the way back to Quito, we will stop for lunch (not included) at a restaurant near Cotopaxi. We recommend trying the locro de papa or chicken broth to warm up. Later transfer to Quito.