OPTIONAL TOURS
The province of Cotopaxi is probably the only one with a characteristic Andean flavor in all Ecuador: dramatic, with abundant and diverse landscapes and indigenous culture. The volcano that comes from the name of the province is one of those mystical places that occasionally appear on the surface of our planet.
It is said to be the highest active volcano on earth and has a perfect conical shape with eternal ice. You can clearly see its crisp whiteness on days with blue skies, the Cotopaxi volcano is clearly visible even from outside Quito.
HORSEBACK RIDING TOURS
For those who are passionate about horses, the Cotopaxi area takes them to explore spectacular landscapes.
It is traveled together with a tour leader along rural roads; neighboring farms, rose plantations and broccoli fields until reaching the south face of COTOPAXI.
From here you can see Cotopaxi and Illinizas.
On the way back, descending from the paramo, you pass through desert nature until you reach the area of the “chilintosa” rock which came out of the Cotopaxi volcano in its last eruption.
**Moderate to high experience is required.
Our horses are mostly of Arab blood and they like to gallop in open spaces. You must be prepared for a long day in the saddle and for riding on steep, difficult terrain. Medical and accident insurance is mandatory and the responsibility of each individual. Guests are required to sign a release of all liability before beginning a tour.
Cotopaxi National Park / El Boliche (Any day)
After breakfast, we will visit the Cotopaxi National Park; make a stop at the visitor centre Campamento Mariscal Sucre to visit the natural history museum. And have our box lunch.
After that, we drive to the Limpiopungo lagoon; Animals such as llamas, rabbits, deer, different types of birds as well as different types of pines, mushrooms, “chuquiraguas”, etc. are found in the Cotopaxi National Park. If the sky is clear, you will be able to admire the impressive Cotopaxi volcano (19.600 ft. above sea level).
A drive up to 15000 ft. and trek up to Padre Rivas mountain climbing refuge (1 hour ½), walk to the glaciers.
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