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The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8

beautiful natural monuments in Cotopaxi. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Quilotoa Lagoon

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In the afternoon it gets cloudy. Best practice is arriving before noon, or doing a morning hike around the lake.

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Limpiopungo Lagoon

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A beautiful lagoon that you can also walk around from the parking lot. When the weather is nice, you have a good view of the Cotopaxi.

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Wild horses in Cotopaxi National Park

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We were surprised that we found wild horses here.

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Wildlife in Cotopaxi National Park

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Keep your eyes open as you drive through the park. Wild horses, falcons, llamas and curious Andean foxes keep crossing the path.

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Cotopaxi Summit

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Apparently Komoot unfortunately recorded some incorrect data here, which is a shame. Here are the correct dates: We set off from Refugio José Rivas (4864m) at 1 a.m. and arrived …

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The Seven Waterfalls of Zapanal

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A few years ago, these waterfalls were only known to a few locals. In the meantime, a certain national tourism has developed.
The seven very different waterfalls, water pools and …

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La Pradera Grassland

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The vegetation changes with altitude. It's worth stopping in between for the beautiful flowers.

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Quilotoa Lake

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fantastic volcanic lagoon, perfect spot for wild camping surrounded by uncontaminated nature with breathtaking views

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The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Cotopaxi

Quilotoa Lagoon

Limpiopungo Lagoon

Wild horses in Cotopaxi National Park

Wildlife in Cotopaxi National Park

Cotopaxi Summit

The Seven Waterfalls of Zapanal

La Pradera Grassland

Quilotoa Lake

Other adventures in Cotopaxi

Most popular routes in Cotopaxi

Most popular attractions in Cotopaxi

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