The Cotopaxi volcano provides a stunning landscape. If you don’t have a car it is easier to organise via an agency. The hotel called the agency for us and since we don’t stop for lunch we paid 90$ f… Full review by mariellette2022
Apr 13, 2024
We participated 1 day trip to volcano Cotopaxi with the perfect guide Irene. We were lucky to underwent our trip with her - she was so nice, very positive, helpful and well - organized. She explained… Full review by Martina V
Apr 2, 2024
Cotopaxi is an active volcano located in the province of Cotopaxi in Ecuador. It is like two hours in car from Quito. There you can hike the mountain and see the snow or many animals like foxes or ll… Full review by Margarita P
i am 60 years old and in average condition. i live in florida and i have no trouble walking 10 miles. can a person like me if acclimatized well make it to the summit of cotopaxi??
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Despite being an avid cyclist for several years, I found the air was light and my energy level dropped below my expectations. Prior to the climb, I had spent about a third of my 3 weeks …
Despite being an avid cyclist for several years, I found the air was light and my energy level dropped below my expectations. Prior to the climb, I had spent about a third of my 3 weeks in Ecuador hiking at high altitudes. Give it a go! If you plan to summit, check out the outfitters in the area for the proper gear.
For those of you who have already been, roughly how cold does it get? girlfriend and I are in Ecuador and want to go Cotopaxi (not summit though, just around 5000m day trip) but don't have winter jackets with us, we have long sleeves, hoodies, light jackets, if we layer up and buy gloves/hats do you think this will suffice?? thanks for your help!
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Of course weather can change from day to day so the weather of the day will determine what is sufficient, but in general, your laying up and with hats and gloves available will work fine. …
Of course weather can change from day to day so the weather of the day will determine what is sufficient, but in general, your laying up and with hats and gloves available will work fine. The climb to the lodge will warm you from the exertions of the climb. Layering will help keep you from getting sweaty by only wearing what is comfortable and keeping the rest in a day pack.
Hi, I am planning to take the bus from Quito to Latacunga and stop at Cotopaxi National Park. Are there always guides waiting with 4x4? and is it possible to leave some heavy bags in their cars while hicking up the volcano? many thanks.
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I don't think that there are guides with 4x4 waiting. We had organized a drive from Quito who took us up to the volcano. On arrival there the vehicle could not go right up so we …
I don't think that there are guides with 4x4 waiting. We had organized a drive from Quito who took us up to the volcano. On arrival there the vehicle could not go right up so we stopped and we attempted to climb the rest but it was raining and snowing. It was difficult in the cold damp low oxygen mountain. If you are very fit yes you can hike up. there are guides who will take you up but I don't think they have vehicles.
HI, is the volcano in constant eruption and the snow is that only in winter ? many Thanks
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Please call Rodrigo Donoso at the Posada la estacion mountain lodge. he is one of the best guides for cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcano.... his phone number is +593999694867
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