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The Top 15 Natural Monuments in Pichincha

Pichincha’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 15

beautiful natural monuments in Pichincha. 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

Virgin of El Panecillo

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The Virgin of El Panecillo, also known as the Virgin of Quito due to the name of the sculpture on which it is inspired, is a monument in the city …

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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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Trailhead for Rumiñahui Central and North

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When traveling almost half of the path around the lagoon, at this point take the path that is exclusive to go to Rumiñahui Central and North.

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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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Corazón Summit

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We went from El Chaupi to the Corazón. Our ascent began at the entrance to the Reserva, where we left the car. Then we followed the dirt road to the …

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View of Limpiopungo Lagoon and Cotopaxi

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Take a quick breather at 3878 m

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Pucara Salitre Ruins

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The only information on site is a small sign near the grassy parking lot named Pucara Salitre. nothing else. To the untrained eye it was easy to see that this …

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Pululahua Dome

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Nice round tour with a wonderful view of the crater. Difficulty: easy to medium for experienced walkers.
I recommend to climb up the Domo via the steeper way (left) and go down via the easy way.

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Road to Cotopaxi National Park

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the park will close it's entrance at 3pm. So be at this Northern entrance before :) Riding through the national park from this side is highly recommended!

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Ascent along the crater rim to the summit of Guagua Pichincha

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Impressive ascent along the rim of the crater to the main summit of Guagua Pichincha. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required, towards the end there is an easy climbing section. The reward? Fantastic prospects!

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The Top 15 Natural Monuments in Pichincha

Virgin of El Panecillo

Limpiopungo Lagoon

Trailhead for Rumiñahui Central and North

Wild horses in Cotopaxi National Park

Corazón Summit

View of Limpiopungo Lagoon and Cotopaxi

Pucara Salitre Ruins

Pululahua Dome

Road to Cotopaxi National Park

Ascent along the crater rim to the summit of Guagua Pichincha

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