A visit to Cotopaxi National Park with Tierra del Volcán involves much more than the standard visit. We lead you through your interests and share with you a deep knowledge of the most interesting facts of the park. Geology and volcanism, biology, ornithology, history & archaeology, mountain sports are just some of the interests of Cotopaxi National Park, so if you plan to visit this natural wonder, you should do it with the specialists of the Cotopaxi: Tierra del Volcán.

The visit will include a hike to the Refuge at 4,800 m (14,760 ft) and to the glacier, a visit to Limpiopungo lake and a short hike to admire the Andean birds that nest in the swamps that surround the lake; a visit to Pucará del Salitre, an strategic location were the Incas had a military fortress; the volcanic avenue, were we can see the magnitude of Cotopaxi’s past eruptions; the less known, but beautiful “Ojo de Agua” or water spring, a beautiful spot for relaxing and meditating.

We can provide day tours to the park, departing and arriving from Quito, but we strongly recommend spending at least one night in the area to make the most out of your visit.

Quito, 7am

Lodging (based on twin Machai rooms)

Day pack
Walking shoes (hiking boots are better)
Gloves
Warm clothes
Waterproof jacket (Gore-tex recommended)
Hat
Scarf
Sun block
Lip balm
Sunglasses
Camera, film, batteries
Any prescription medicine

Price per person (including tax) based on four people:
1 day - $100
2 days, 1 night - $199
3 days, 2 nights - $299
4 days, 5 nights - $399
5 days, 6 nights - $499
6 days, 5 nights - $599

Birdwatching, history and archaeology tours, glacier visit

Hacienda El Porvenir

Tierra del Volcán

Flexible

Hiking / Trekking

Moderate - Requires basic level of fitness and some skill