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Tag: Quito day trips

Land Adventures · Quito, Pichincha

Beneath the Glacier: A Day at Cotopaxi National Park

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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