Limpiopungo Lagoon is a beautiful lake formed by water from the glaciers. It is located very close to the Cotopaxi volcano. Limpiopungo lagoon is like a mirror that reflects the beauty of the surrounding peaks. In fact, the image of the Cotopaxi volcano reflected in the middle of the lagoon. The hike around the lagoon offers excellent views and lots of birds.
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Cotopaxi National Park is located in the Cotopaxi Province, around 50 km south of Quito. The Cotopaxi volcano - 19,347 feet (5,897 m) - is the main attraction of this ...
Quilotoa Lake set in its deep volcanic crater is an extraordinary landscape, visitors can hike around the crater's rim, visit on mules or kayak across the turquoise waters. Quilotoa lake is ...
Ilinizas Ecological Reserve, also known as Ilinizas National Park, is a protected area located between Cotopaxi and Pichincha provinces. 55km south of Quito and extends through the Quilotoa Loop area. The ...
Cotopaxi volcano is the best-known active volcano of Ecuador. Also, one of the most famous in South America. Located in the Cotopaxi province, about 31 mi. (50 km.) South of ...
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The Illinizas are a pair of volcanic mountains, their peaks are covered with glaciers. Located 55 km (34 mi) south of Quito, Ecuador. The Illinizas used to be a complete ...
Quilotoa Loop is a circuit of 124 mi (200 km) that crosses the carpet of patchwork farms that cover the mountainous landscape of peaks, canyons, and valleys of the area. Quilotoa ...
Quilotoa is an inactive volcano. It features an awe-inspiring volcanic crater lake. Surrounded by massive sheer cliffs and filled with deep blue and turquoise water. Quilotoa sits in the center ...
