COTOPAXI 🌋🇪🇨

I don't know why but since I arrived to Ecuador, I had been fascinated by the Cotopaxi volcano. Maybe because of its majestic look, snow covered conical shape; or maybe knowing the fact that it is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world! In any case, it does represent the attraction a volcano has within my imagination! Cotopaxi sits at 5897m (19,347ft) and has lastly erupted in August 2015! The park was closed for a few months following this event, but opened soon again end of 2015! This volcano is visible from all over the region making it one of the icons of Ecuador. Near the summit, the refuge and the glacier are easily accessible as long as you have access to transportation. Whether you are looking for a nice hike, approaching a glacier, mountaineering to the summit, biking or horse riding, Cotopaxi is the place to go in Ecuador. The most common day-trip is to hike from the main car park to the Refuge Jose Rivas at 4,800m and then to the Cotopaxi glacier. It is not techinically difficult but can be a bit slow and tiring with the altitude and lesser oxygen! . . . . . . . . . . . #quito #ecuador #guayaquil #cuenca #ambato #elpanecillo #sucre #mirador #machala #loja #quitoecuador #guayas #pichincha #cumbaya #salinas #photooftheday #roadtrippin #getoutandplay #neverstopexploring #incognitostravel #quechua #volcanoraider #adventure #lifehappensoutdoor #getoutandplay #roadtripping #backpacking #wanderlust #getoutandexplore #cotopaxi #chimborazo #ilinizasur #corazon #antisana #sincholagua #ruminahui #vivaecuador