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- South America
- Ecuador
- Quito
- Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park
Parque Nacional Cotopaxi is Ecuador's most visited National
Park, with the highest active volcano in the world at its centre.
Volcán Cotopaxi, at 19,350ft (5,900m) above sea level, offers
excellent hiking and climbing opportunities along with a small
museum, a llama herd and camping and picnicking facilities. There
is also a good chance of spotting condors and deer. An overnight
mountain hut on the snow line is available for those wishing to
climb the volcano. The recommended months for climbing the volcano
are December to April.
Information & Facts
Address
Main park entrance is three miles (5km) north of
Lasso
Admission
Language
Spanish is the official language, but Quechua is the main
language spoken among the indigenous people.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the official currency in Ecuador. In 2000
the sucre was replaced by the dollar as the legal currency, but
despite dollarization, the sucre will likely persist in rural areas
for a while longer. It is recommended that travellers bring both US
dollar notes and travellers cheques as other foreign currencies are
difficult to exchange outside of Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. Small
denominations in good condition are the easiest to exchange outside
of the main cities. In the main centres most currencies can be
exchanged at banks and exchange houses (
casas de cambio) at variable commission rates. ATMs are
available in the cities, and major credit cards are accepted in
tourist areas and large hotels although a commission of 6-8% is
often charged.
Opening Times
Gates are open daily, from 7am to 3pm; visitors must
exit by 6pm