PARC NATIONAL COTOPAXI ET LAGUNE DE LIMPIOPUNGO
Randonnez sur les pentes du volcan Cotopaxi (5 897 m): ascension vers le refuge José Rivas à 4 800 mètres et lagune de Limpiopungo.





EXPEDITION AT A GLANCE
Points Forts: PARC NATIONAL COTOPAXI ET LAGUNE DE LIMPIOPUNGO
- ✓World-Famous Active Stratovolcano Cotopaxi (5,897 m)
- ✓Hike to José Rivas Mountain Refuge (4,800 m / 15,748 ft)
- ✓Limpiopungo Glacial Lagoon & Wild Horses Observation
- ✓National Park Volcanic Interpretation Center
Itinéraire: PARC NATIONAL COTOPAXI ET LAGUNE DE LIMPIOPUNGO
Jour 1 – Full Day – Avenue Of The Volcanoes & Cotopaxi Refuge Hike

Depart early from Quito traveling south on the Pan-American Highway through the Avenue of Volcanoes.
Enter Cotopaxi National Park, visiting the Interpretation Center and panoramic páramo grasslands.
Drive up to the parking lot at 4,500 m and begin the memorable hike up volcanic ash scree to José Rivas Refuge at 4,800 m.
After taking in breathtaking views and warming up at the refuge, descend and visit Limpiopungo Lagoon before enjoying an included lunch and returning to Quito.
Ce qui est inclus
- Round-trip private transportation from Quito
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Lunch included
- Guided visit to Cotopaxi National Park & Limpiopungo
- High-altitude hike to José Rivas Refuge (weather permitting)
Ce qui n'est pas inclus
- Glacier mountaineering equipment (crampons/ice axe)
- Personal warm trekking clothing & gloves
- Gratuities and personal expenses

