3-Day Cotopaxi National Park Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-day Cotopaxi National Park tour itineraries

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• Ecuador: Quito - The capital experience in 3 days

  

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  • Quito Ecuador

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• Rumiñahui Acclimatization 3-Day Trek

  

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  • Quito Ecuador

    52 mi

  • Latacunga Ecuador

    34 mi

  • Ilinizas National Park Ecuador

    37 mi

  • Ruminahui Volcano Ecuador

    31 mi

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• 3 Day Quito Itinerary, incl. Old Town and Middle of the World

  Your Cotopaxi adventure starts with arrival on Day 1, continues with cultural tours and equator visits on Day 2, and concludes after breakfast on Day 3, with options to extend your stay for volcanic excursions.

  

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  • Day 1

    Arrival and Acclimatization in Quito

    Your journey begins at Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport about 45 minutes from the city center. Quito sits at 9,350 feet so take it easy on your first day to adjust to the altitude. Stay hydrated and skip alcohol for now. Book your stay in either the historic center or La Mariscal district. Both areas offer convenient access to restaurants and attractions. A helpful tip: Request a lower floor room since climbing stairs can be tough while adjusting to the altitude.

    
  • Day 2

    UNESCO Heritage Sites & Equator Experiences

    Start your morning in Quito's Old Town UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit La Compañía church when it opens at 9:30 AM to see South America's most impressive baroque architecture with its interior covered in 7 tons of gold leaf. Next stop is the Church of San Francisco, the oldest colonial church in Quito. In the afternoon head to the Intiñan Museum at the equator line. You can try interesting experiments like balancing eggs on nails and watching water drain differently across hemispheres. Be sure to wear sunscreen. The equatorial sun is strong at this altitude even on cloudy days.

    
  • Day 3

    Departure or Optional Extensions

    If your departure time allows take an early morning walk through local markets. Looking to explore more? Popular day trips from Quito include the Otavalo Market ($70-100) Cotopaxi Volcano or the Mindo Cloud Forest. Planning to visit the Galapagos? Most flights leave in the morning so plan accordingly.

    

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