Cotopaxi

Lying at the heart of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, the Cotopaxi volcano rises up from the national park, its perfectly symmetrical cone swathed in a wealth of ecosystems that host Andean condor, fox, llama and the rare spectacled bear. Highland plateaus give way to diverse flora and an icy glacial peak, creating a thrilling adventure playground for biking and trekking.