2009-10-30
Departing from Quito, you'll travel on the Pan-American South Highway and enjoy the beautiful landscapes Ecuador has to offer. On the way, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Saquisili market, where native people of the region sell their handicrafts.
Then, you'll arrive at the impressive active Cotopaxi volcano, which stands at a towering 19,000 feet (5,900 meters). During your stay at the national park, you'll stop a the Limpiopungo lagoon, from which, depending on the weather conditions, you can admire the environment and observe condor birds.
After the National park, you'll visit the San Augustin del Callo Hacienda and see the daily activities of an Andean Hacienda. Optionally, you can have lunch at the Hacienda before returning to Quito in the afternoon.