PITA RIVER FALLS IN COTOPAXI
This route runs through a small section of the Pita River Basin which is born in the Cotopaxi Glaciers and eventually meets up with the main falls formed by the river. Along the way you can find plenty of plants and animals from the river ecosystem and many of these are Andean Forest native species.
Technical data Estimated Time of Route 4 hours Physical Level (x) low ( ) low – average ( ) average ( ) average – high ( ) high Technical Level (x) low ( ) low – average ( ) average ( ) average – high ( ) high Maximum Elevation 2 930 m/ 9 612 ft Minimum Elevation 2690 m/ 8 825 ft
Main attractions Pita Waterfall Andean Forest Pita River and its Gorges Cotopaxi Lava Formations Typical Flora and Fauna along the river side
What to bring Comfortable, warm clothes Comfortable hiking shoes Waterproof jacket Sunglasses, hat or cap with visor and sun screen Change of clothes and extra pair of shoes Bathing suit and towel 1 bottle or camelback to refill water Camera
RUMIÑAHUI VOLCANO
This route joins the Panzaleo Community with the Limpios Prairie in the Cotopaxi National Park, it crosses mountain plains on the outskirts of the Rumiñahui Volcano until it reaches the Limpiopungo Lagoon. You can see a beautiful view of the Cotopaxi Volcano and many different species of birds that are typical of the area.
Technical data Estimated Time of Route 7 hours Physical Level ( ) low ( ) low-average (x ) average ( ) average-high ( ) high Technical Level (x) low ( ) low – average ( ) average ( ) average – high ( ) high Maximum Elevation 4 200 m / 13 779 ft Minimum Elevation 3 100 m / 10 170 ft
Main attractions Rumiñahui Volcano Panoramic View of the Illinizas and Corazon Mountains Limpiopungo Lagoon Characteristic flora of the Cotopaxi National Park Characteristic wetlands fauna
What to bring Comfortable, warm clothes Thermal gloves and hat or cap Comfortable hiking shoes Waterproof jacket Sunglasses, hat with visor and sun screen Change of clothes and extra pair of shoes 1 bottle or thermos to bring something to drink on the hike Camera
COTOPAXI SOUTH FACE (Cara sur)
This adventure will bring you to the South face of the Cotopaxi, one of the most beautifull landscapes that has not been full explored yet in the National Park. We will walk close to the Morurco summit (4800mts), crossing the large volcanic sand pits and glaciers.
Technical data Estimated time of route: 5 horas Physical Level: Low - Average Maximum Elevation: 4.800 m / 15748 ft Minimum Elevation: 3.900 m / 12795 ft
Main attractions View to Cotopaxi View to Morurco View lo Quilindaña Flora of Cotopaxi Nacional Park
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