Day 1
Quito/ Cotopaxi

Drive south of Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park, an ecological sanctuary of 36,000 hectares (88,920 acres) surrounding the highest active volcano in the world, with special attractions for nature lovers. We can observe the treeless vegetation of the Andean meadows or “paramo”, its bird life includes the Andean gull, ducks, several species of hummingbirds and if lucky, the Andean condor. Will have the opportunity to see wild horses and perhaps a deer.
Visit the National Park, for those who want to take the chance and climb up to the refuge ( climb from 4500 to 4800 meters) will have a magnificent view of the area, or hike around Limpiopungo.

Overnight at the Colonial Hacienda of San Agustin de Callo.


Day 2
Cotopaxi/Quito

Combine this nature activity with a second day visiting one of the nearby villages with the local markets or crafting centers, or spend the morning wondering around this wonderful Hacienda which has Inca remains. After lunch come back to Quito.

This three day excursion gives the opportunity to visit some of the artisan centers of the Central highlands, explore an Indian market if there is one available in the area. In the Ecuadorian highlands there is almost one market every day of the week in the different areas of the Andes, so there is the opportunity to explore the market which offers the opportunity to see the fruits and vegetables that the country produces as well as some offer the opportunity to shop some of the handicrafts. Explore the Cotopaxi, which is one of the highest active volcanoes of the world and maybe climb up to the refuge from where in a clear day the view of the area is fantastic.


Day 1
Quito/ Latacunga

Drive south of Quito to Latacunga and the nearby villages with the local markets or crafting centres of ceramics and naïve painting

Overnight in the area at one of the Hosterias or Haciendas


Day 2
Latacunga /Cotopaxi/ Latacunga

This second day to the Cotopaxi National Park, an ecological sanctuary of 36,000 hectares (88,920 acres) surrounding the highest active volcano in the world, with special attractions for nature lovers. On this full day visit, we can observe the treeless vegetation of the Andean meadows or “paramo”, its bird life includes the Andean gull, ducks, several species of hummingbirds and if lucky, the Andean condor. Will have the opportunity to see wild horses and perhaps a deer. Also visit the archaeological remains from the Inca fond at the base of the mountain. For those who want to take the chance and climb up to the refuge (climb from 4500 to 4800 meters) will have a magnificent view of the area, or hike around Limpiopungo

Overnight in the area at one of the Hosterias or Haciendas


Day 3
Latacunga/Quito

This third day will be devoted to visit the plantations of the area which could include flowers and some agricultural products. After lunch come back to Quito.


Operational Notes:  Market days are Wednesday and Sunday.

During this full day visit we will guide passengers through a path of color and traditions that dresses the villages of the Central Highlands.This day will be an unforgettable trip through the world of pottery and Andean religion.  The pottery art is a thousand years old tradition, it shows the relation between the clay, food, pottery objects and men that starts with the harvest, continues with the preparation and use of pottery objects and ends with dead when the body became clay again.

Our first stop will be La Victoria; pottery capital of the Cotopaxi Province; La Victoria is a small and picturesque Andean town where its paths show us side to side different artisan centers.  People creativity is unique the clay objects we found here goes from masks to relief paintings and the traditional piggy bank. 

5 Km. away from La Victoria, we found Pujilí, quichua word that means “The toys shelter” and it is, this small indigenous town well decorated in a colonial stile with narrow stone streets, internal gardens, colonial churches and gentle people displays an incredible range of light colors and beautiful handicrafts.

Pujilí, as La Victoria, is famous for its pottery traditions rich in folklore with popular art pieces hand painted for it’s skillfully artists.

Additionally, Pujilí recreate us with its “Dancers”, principal character of the Corpus Christi Festivity where ancient beliefs get mixed with the popular religiosity.  This Christian festivity of medieval times coincides with the indigenous festivity that celebrates abundance at harvest times.

The Matriz Church, located at the central park is the only example in Ecuador of a missionary temple and is a sample of  the monumental properties that characterize the  romantic architecture.

This day is definitely a day of discover and magic, an encounter with artists and indigenous traditions. 

These two days offer the opportunity to visit the Cotopaxi National Park, located in what Alexander von Humboldt called the Avenue of the volcanoes, observe treeless vegetation of the Paramo or moorlands, as well as to visit the Indian communities of the Central highlands and a market if there is one held in the area.


Day 1
Quito/ Cotopaxi

Will drive south of Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park, an ecological sanctuary of 36,000 hectares (88,920 acres) surrounding the highest active volcano in the world, with special attractions for nature lovers. We can observe the treeless vegetation of the Andean meadows or “ paramo”, its bird life includes the Andean gull, ducks, several species of hummingbirds and  if lucky, the Andean condor. Will have the opportunity to see  wild horses and perhaps a deer.

Overnight at one of the Hosterias or Haciendas of the area


Day 2
Cotopaxi/Quito

Combine this nature activity with a second day visiting one  of the nearby villages with the local markets or crafting centers.  After lunch start driving back to Quito

Drive south of Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park, an ecological sanctuary of 36,000 hectares (88,920 acres) surrounding the highest active volcano in the world, with special attractions for nature lovers. We can observe the treeless vegetation of the Andean meadows or “paramo”, its bird life includes the Andean gull, ducks, several species of hummingbirds and if lucky, the Andean condor. Your will have the opportunity to see wild horses and perhaps a deer.
Visit the National Park, for those who want to take the chance and climb up to the refuge (climb from 4500 to 4800 meters) will have a magnificent view of the area, or hike around Limpiopungo. Lunch in a nearby restaurant