Cotopaxi National Park — a short guide by Tauri Travel

In this destination, you can admire one of the highest volcanos in the world — the Cotopaxi volcano. The height of Cotopaxi is 5897 m (19347 ft) over the sea level.

A guide is originally published on tauritravel.com

Cotopaxi National Park was established in 1975 and its surface is around 334 km2. It is a home for various plants and animals. The species which live within the area of the park are, for example, condor, Andean bear, wild horse, wolf, fox, puma and hummingbird. The temperature in the park does not exceed 20 degrees often, so better don’t forget about warm clothes, as it may be quite cold (especially during the night when the temperature is very low).

The main attraction of the park, the Cotopaxi volcano, is an active, partially snow-covered stratovolcano which has a shape of an almost ideal cone. It is possible to climb this volcano, however, a tourist is not allowed to attempt it without licensed guide. Cotopaxi is the second highest peak in Ecuador (the first one is Chimborazo). Beautiful landscapes and an occasion for a good walk are guaranteed. Choose this location if you love nature & trekking.

What to see:

– Partially snow-covered Cotopaxi volcano,

– Beautiful landscapes of the national park,

– Wild animals,

– Diverse flora.

What to do:

– Walking

– Trekking,

– Climbing,

– Animal watching.

What can you expect:

Nature & wild animals: 5/5

Adventure: 5/5

Culture: 1/1

Historical heritage: 1/1

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