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Provincia de Cotopaxi Travel Guide: 266 reviews and 1,404 photos

Cotopaxi Volcano - Provincia de Cotopaxi

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 Lasso, we visited the local market in Saquisili. And then it was time to climb the Cotopaxi Volcano.

The Cotopaxi volcano (5897 m) is located in the Cotopaxi National Park.

We did drive up to 4500 m with our bus, and from there on we hiked to the rest camp at 4800 m.

Last visit to Provincia de Cotopaxi: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Apr 7, 2004
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Best view Things to Do (20)

So this was the best view we did get that day. It had no sense to wait longer as at that the time it was partly free... more travel advice

almost, almost . . . - Provincia de Cotopaxi

Hopefully waiting Things to Do (20)

After we had admired the unique High Andes vegetation, we noticed that the big clouds which surrounded the top of the... more travel advice

small but beautiful - Provincia de Cotopaxi

Colourful vegetation Things to Do (20)

We all enjoyed walking through the typical Paramo vegetation of the High Andes. It was a great opportunity to make some... more travel advice

Chuquiragua Things to Do (20)

While we were driving down with our bus, we stopped several times on general demand. Like this we had the possibility... more travel advice

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MalenaN Sep 27, 2010 at 10:27 AM

Too bad it was so foggy when you visited Cotopaxi! I hope to go there next year.
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volopolo Mar 16, 2009 at 2:42 AM

i love National Parks
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SharrieShaw Oct 2, 2005 at 2:32 AM

Amazing views & interesting a/c of your hike. Hopefully I'll get enough time to do this trip!
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MattTB Mar 3, 2005 at 12:20 AM

Great pics and good description, what time of the year did you go? Did you take a guided tour? Going there in 2 months time!
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busbing Apr 7, 2004 at 10:24 PM

Prachtig, wat een ervaring. tot zaterdag in Melle . . . .(leffe blond, hmmmm)
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lzpup Apr 6, 2004 at 8:45 AM

Thanks for the pics..great to see what it looks like there.. good job on the altitude
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madamx Apr 6, 2004 at 8:37 AM

I would love to hike in South America one day. Greetings from Calgary :o)