Cotopaxi National Park

The Cotopaxi National Reserve is the ideal attraction for nature loving visitors.



The National Park has beautiful Andean landscapes, and its main attraction is its majestic Cotopaxi mountain.The mount Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano of the world (5897 meters above sea level) and it is also considered Ecuador's most spectacular volcano.

In native language, Cotopaxi means Neck of the Moon.

You can also observe the surrounding volcanoes such as the Sincholagua, Rumiñahui and Morurco.

Another attraction of the Cotopaxi National Park is the Limpiopungo Lagoon.

It has an extension of 200 hectares and is currently in danger of disappearing.

This lagoon, located at the foot of the imposing mt Cotopaxi, is an excellent site for bird watching and observing the volcanic landscape.

Animal species found in the area are: wolves, bears, rabbits, pumas, skunks, wild horses, muskrats, and a wide variety of birds such as:

Carunculated Cara Caras or curiquingues, owls, Andean gulls, Highland quails, quilicos –-a small falcon (falco sparverious)-- and the great Condor of the Andes.

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Due to the cold climate that usually surrounds the National Park, the vegetation presents characteristics of a moorland ecosystem.

In the lower zone you find beautiful and extense pine wood forests, pumamaqui bushes, native of the Andes, capuli which is an Andean cherry, gentians, blueberries and other native plants like quishuar, valeriana, romerillo and quinua.

In the higher areas there are chuquirahuas (Chuquiragua jussieui), ishu straw and lichens.

Enjoy birdwatching in Ecuador trekking, camping, mountain biking climbing, and much more.

Also, ride in the new rail ride from Quito city to the Cotopaxi National Park on board the New Chiva Express to enjoy this stunning location.

Ecuador Recommended Reading:

The Adventure Travel section provides great information about rafting, climbing, riding, mountain biking and hiking. The Amazon Rainforest, Otavalo (Indian Market) and Baños are included in this book. (highly recommended)

Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands This book covers extensively from rugged Ecuador's Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest, to serene Pacific beaches and the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos Islands.

(This is one of the best and most complete travel guides about Ecuador)

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