Ask anyone about high-altitude trekking in Ecuador, and Cotopaxi Volcano is the first name you’ll hear. That flawless cone pulls in mountaineers and day-hikers from…
Cotopaxi’s perfect cone gets all the postcards, and I understand why. But after years of guiding across these highlands, I’ve found that the trails just…
Why Wander Away from the Main Cotopaxi Trails? Cotopaxi’s glaciated cone gets all the attention—and honestly, it deserves it. But after years of guiding in…
Why Look Past Cotopaxi? Cotopaxi National Park is a jewel of the Ecuadorian Andes, no question. But its fame draws crowds, permits, and a heavily…
When people think of hiking in Ecuador, their minds usually jump straight to Cotopaxi. And sure, that perfect snow-capped cone is a sight to behold.…
Cotopaxi National Park pulls in thousands of hikers every year—that iconic snow cone and the high, windswept páramo are hard to resist. But if you’re…
If you’ve already stood at the José Ribas Refuge, felt the thin air at 4,800 meters, and watched the dawn break over Cotopaxi’s perfect cone,…