Essential Information You Need to Know about Cotopaxi Trekking and Climbing

Posted by Sierranevada on October 30th, 2019

When we search Ecuador on the online platform, most commonly you will see the pictures of Cotopaxi. Cotopaxi trekking and climbing is the best ever activity you ever do in your life. Cotopaxi is one of the most popular snow-capped as well as conically-shaped volcanoes. It is photographic, geological as well as an overall sentimental icon in the hearts of numerous if not all, Ecuadorians. Most of the visitors fall in love with the beauty of a volcano as well as love and admire its enchanting features.

Know More about Cotopaxi!

Cotopaxi is Ecuador’s second tallest active volcano as well as a favorite among mountain climbers, locals and visitors. Cotopaxi is a stratovolcano; the first thing about it that catches everyone’s attention is its imperfectly-perfect conical shape, which is result of its periodic explosions that have erected layers of hardened lava, pumice and ash overtime. This is the reason why Cotopaxi trekking and climbing is popular worldwide.

Where is Cotopaxi located?

Cotopaxi is positioned inside the Cotopaxi National Park, a thirty-five thousand nine hundred and eighty-four hectares reserve, approximately fifty kilometer away from Quito, in the province of the same name. A two-hour drive takes you along the capacity, out in to the suburbs and then the rural areas. On a clear day Cotopaxi climb is seen from Quito and accompanies travelers along the way.

Is the Mountain currently erupting?

Since 1738, records show Cotopaxi has exploded more than fifty times. The various eruptions have ended in the creation of many valleys that surround it steep slopes and that are part of its impressive scenery. Cotopaxi’s last explosion started three years ago and lasted from August 2015 to January 2016.  At this time, the Cotopaxi National Park was closed to the public and eruption drills were implemented in the neighboring towns as well as cities.

How to Visit Cotopaxi?

 You can always visit Cotopaxi using public transportation. These busses will drop you off at the exit for the Cotopaxi National Park, right off the main highway. From there, you still have a stretch of road to get the park’s entrance. The safest and comfortable way to visit it is to book a day tour with a guide and private transportation.

Address :

Joaquin Pinto E4-150 y Cordero,Quito, Ecuador.

Tel : 59322553658
Email : info@sierranevada.ec, fredrami@hotmail.com