Cotopaxi Takes Your Breath Away

Cotopaxi ranks among one of the world’s most beautiful and highest volcanoes. Only 60 kilometres from the capital, it’s a playground for lovers of the outdoors and natural highs.

 

The white-coned summit of the perfectly symmetrical Cotopaxi takes pride of place along Ecuador's 'Avenue of the Volcanoes.' King of the Andes, the glaciated cone rises 5,897 metres (19,342 feet) above sea level – one of the world's highest active volcanoes - and an equal to Japan's Mount Fuji.

Less than two hour's drive from the capital, Cotopaxi is a playground for lovers of the outdoors and of adventure, with limitless opportunities for climbing, trekking and horseback riding, or just plain relaxing in one of the nearby haciendas.

See our “Quito to Cotopaxi Route” for exploring the countryside from Quito to Cotopaxi by car or by rail, plus the national park.