Only a short hour to an hour and a half trip from Quito, Cotopaxi National Park is one of the most impressive national parks in Ecuador, and it contains the famed Cotopaxi Volcano. It is a popular destination for visitors looking to hike, climb, and trek, as well as those seeking to enjoy stunning panoramas from down below.
High up in the Andes, Quilotoa is a large volcanic crater with a mesmerizing emerald green lake. Enjoy spectacular views of the lake from the crater rim viewing platform, trek into the crater down to the lake-side, and visit Tigua art workshop to see the famous colorful artwork that originated in this region of Ecuador.