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Land Adventures · Quito, Pichincha
Two hours from Quito, Cotopaxi’s cone rises like a cathedral of snow and ash. This private day trip balances dramatic viewpoints, short high‑altitude walks, and optional downhill thrills—ideal for travelers who want big Andes scenery without technical climbing.
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A high-Andean day trip from Quito that pairs reflective lagoon walks, horseback rides with local chagras, and the hard-earned views from the José Rivas refuge—Cotopaxi is equal parts geology lesson and alpine challenge.
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A spine of volcanoes cuts through Ecuador’s highlands like a living map. From horseback on Cotopaxi to the crater ring of Quilotoa and the waterfalls of Baños, the Avenue of the Volcanoes is compact drama—high-altitude hiking with market stops, glacier views, and cultural encounters.
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A day of high-altitude riding through Cotopaxi National Park where black lava, pumice fields, and snow-capped peaks meet. This private biking tour delivers geology, culture, and honest climbing in 6–8 hours.
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