Discover Ecuador - Cotopaxi
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Where is Cotopaxi ?
Things to know about Cotopaxi
Located in the province of Cotopaxi between the Ecuadorian Andes and southeast of Quito, Cotopaxi is a stratovolcano that is still active. This giant of nature is considered the jewel of the Alley of Volcanoes. It is one of the most famous volcanoes in South America. ??
It's perfectly symmetrical cone is covered with eternal snow. Visible from Quito and the Mitad del Mundo, this majestic volcano is a symbol of Ecuador. ????
It stands out in the landscape, especially with its 22-kilometre long and 20-kilometre wide belt of fire. Today, the indigenous peoples of the Andes consider Cotopaxi a sacred mountain. ?
With its 5,897 m of altitude, which dominates the massifs of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes with a diameter of 3,000 m, it is the highest still active volcano in the country and even in the world! ??
It is also surrounded by the 322.55 km Cotopaxi National Park, home to 17 species of mammals and 37 species of birds, including the famous Andean condor, the emblematic bird of the Andes! ??
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