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MalenaN Says: There are several tour operators in Latacunga offering tours to Cotopaxi, both daytrips and climbing tours. Before coming to Latacunga I had heard that it was...
euzkadi Says: A made my visit to the Cotopaxi Park with a private tour guide, was a great experience. Pedro Tite has a small tour company, and he´s an expert on Ecuador. The...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: Laguna de Limiopunga is not often on the tours of Cotopaxi National Park; most tours head to the refuge and the museum and that's it. But the laguna is well...
A different peak for beautiful views
HasTowelWillTravel Says: Ruminahui, a dormant volcano found at the edge of Cotopaxi National Park. It is not as visited as the park's namesake, but it is a beautiful climb to the peak,...
acemj Says: I was pretty under the weather the day we visited Cotopaxi, so hiking to the refuge in frigid cold with driving winds or hiking for hours and hours around the...
acemj Says: Cotopaxi is a bit difficult to explore without a 4 WD vehicle, so be sure that is the case, if you plan to rent a car. Otherwise, all of the tour operators out...
acemj Says: The one downside of visiting Cotopaxi is that it's virtually impossible to predict the weather conditions as the volcano itself creates its own weather....
acemj Says: Just behind Lago Limpiopungo, which lies at around 3800 meters, are the 4700 meter high peaks of Cerro Ruminahui. While not as visually striking as the nearly...
acemj Says: I must admit, seeing this volcanic peak was one of the main reasons I came to Ecuador and I would have been extremely disappointed if weather conditions would...
acemj Says: Located fairly close to the entrance of the park, you'll find this small museum. Unless you really have to use the bathroom, it's kind of a waste of time. There...
richiecdisc Says: Llamas are much easier to get close to than vicuñas. In fact, they will approach you if you get too close and this can be a bit daunting seeing that they can...
richiecdisc Says: If you can avoid going to Cotopaxi for just a day trip. You'll be sorry if you do and the great one does not show his face. Even if you do get lucky and see...
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The next morning, I awoke from what seemed a dream and immediately popped my head out of the tent without leaving the warm comfort of my sleeping bag. Not...
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Q: hi friends I´ll be in a 3 weeks trip around ecuador. apart from quito, our two main points are climbing the cotopaxi and...

A: The Galapagos should definitely go ahead of Cotopaxi on your to do list. They weren't listed as one of the seven world wonders for nothing. You should plan to spend at...
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Courting Cotopaxi & The Lonely Bull

As Ecuador strives to become one of South America’s top tourist destinations, the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon basin come unsurprisingly to the forefront. After all, they are amazing areas and are...
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As there is no separate page on the Cotopaxi Volcano or the Cotopaxi National park, I will put my pictures and tips on this page, After a good night of rest in the colonial hacienda La Cienega in...
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The area contains some marvelous mountains and hiking possibilities. I regrettably only had a short time here, just a day trip to the wonderful Cotopaxi national park, but it was tremendous. I love......
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Images of Cotopaxi's impressive and nearly perfect, snow-capped peak against a cold-blue Andean sky were floating in my mind for at least a year before I decided to come to Ecuador and, admittedly,......
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Hiking and Climbing Around Cotopaxi Volcano

Of all the volcanoes in Ecuador, Cotopaxi (19,348 ft or 5897m) has caused the most death and destruction, completely destroying Latacunga three times in 1742, 1768 and 1877. It was first climbed by......
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