The Cotopaxi National Park protects a large area surrounding Cotopaxi Peak, and is home to wild horses, deer, some captive llamas and several rare species, including puma and Andean condors. The park includes forests and plains that shelter animals and birds such as blue-billed pointed ducks, deer, gazelles, páramo wolves, bears, foxes, weasels, etc. Everywhere there are simply spectacular landscapes; when visiting this Park, don’t forget to bring your camera.
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Cotopaxi Volcano
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| The centerpiece of Ecuador's most popular national park is the snow-capped and downright picture-perfect Cotopaxi Volcano (5897m), Ecuador's second-highest peak and most active volcano. It forms an almost perfectly symmetrical cone, is covered in ice and snow, and is the crown jewel of the Avenue of Volcanoes. For centuries the native people of the area worshiped Cotopaxi as a god. Within the 33,393 hectares of national park that surround the volcano those with climbing experience and a couple of days to devote to the outing, can ascend to the summit. Others can find hiking trails in the park, including one that follows the shore of Lago Limpiopungo, a small highland lake. There are also a handful of fabulous old haciendas offering everything from horseback riding to guided climbs of the Cotopaxi Volcano (Cotopaxi is the world’s highest active volcano) itself. |
Snow-covered Cotopaxi
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