Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry fees apply; confirm current prices at the gate.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day.
- Best time
- June to September for drier weather.
- Getting there
- Two hours south of Quito by road.
Itineraries with Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park is on day 4
Day 4 of Quito & the Andes
Cotopaxi
How Cotopaxi National Park fits into a day.- 7:00Cotopaxi National ParkCotopaxi
- 11:00Laguna de LimpiopungoCotopaxi
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Cotopaxi National Park questions
Can you climb Cotopaxi?
Climbing requires a permit and guide because the volcano remains active.
What wildlife is in the park?
Llamas, condors and deer are often seen in the grasslands.
How do you reach the park from Quito?
Buses and tours leave from the city and take about two hours.
