Cotopaxi means “neck of the moon” in Quechua ; the indigenous peoples of the Andes, consider it a sacred mountain. Visible from Quito, Cotopaxi is a magnificent volcano, and is one of the few equatorial glaciers in the world and is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of significant seismic and volcanic activity.

Itinerary

  • Starts 8:00am.
  • Travel to the Cotopaxi national park.
  • Visit to the Limpiopungo lagoon.
  • 1 to 2 hours trekking.
  • Lunch.
  • Return to Quito.

Prices

  • 2 PAX $150
  • 3 PAX $195
  • 4 PAX $240