Near Quito exist a big natural area named "Volcano's Avenue". In this area a lot of mountains are really close among them, Cotopaxi is the biggest one and the "Cotopaxi National Park" is the best option to see all the mountain range.
Things to do Cotopaxi: the Highest Active Volcano in Ecuador
Our beginning is in (Av Patria - Av. Amazonas)
Next we go south over the "Volcano's Avenue", Cotopaxi is about 50 miles away from Quito. Along the way we'll see different volcanos.
We'll take a typical snack near to Cotopaxi Volcano.
Then, we'll visit the "Interpretation Center of Cotopaxi National Park"
After that, we are visiting the "Paramo Trail", this is a trail next to the center which is surrounded with plants from the paramo. A good place to the acclimatization.
Visit to "Limpiopungo Lagoon", in the base of Cotopaxi volcano exist this glacier lagoon.
Trekking toward to Cotopaxi's located the place of refuge named "José Rivas" with 4865mts of altitude.
Lunch in the base on Cotopaxi in a rest with beautiful viewpoints and typical food.
We'll return to Quito.
Included
Refugio Cotopaxi (Jose Ribas)
Transport (Quito - PN Cotopaxi - Quito
Meeting point