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Guesthouse Near Cotopaxi – View of Cotopaxi loop from San Pedro del Tingo

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Ecuador
Pichincha
Alangasi

Guesthouse Near Cotopaxi – View of Cotopaxi loop from San Pedro del Tingo

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Guesthouse Near Cotopaxi – View of Cotopaxi loop from San Pedro del Tingo

06:03

80.7km

1,610m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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18.4 km

Granja Uchilla Jahua Pacha

Highlight • Restaurant

Very nice small gastronomy with delicious food and breakfast. And we were even allowed to pitch our tent free of charge. Great hospitality and you feel like you're staying with friends.

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29.5 km

Waterfall Ticket Office, Bikepark, Restaurant, and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can buy entrance tickets to the waterfalls. 5$ each. You can also have lunch, the burgers are amazing!
If you brought the right bike, you can enjoy the downhill trails as well.

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31.1 km

Entrance to Cascada de Fuego

Highlight • Rest Area

After the formalities we go to the national park. Hardly any altitude left and the paths are getting better and better.

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36.9 km

Guesthouse Near Cotopaxi

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place to stay for a night. Can use the kitchen to cook and very hot showers. It is 10 dollars p.p.

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37.4 km

View of Cotopaxi

Highlight • Viewpoint

No matter whether day or night. The Cotopaxi flashes at any time of the day.

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41.7 km

North Entrance, Cotopaxi National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Only entrance here in the North. Arrive before 3pm and you will be let in. Don't take pictures in Front of the entrance until you're almost too late! 😂

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51.7 km

Stone Archway on the Cobblestone Road to Cotopaxi

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Cobblestone road to Cotopaxi. It is not fun but doable with touring setup.

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80.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.8 km

9.34 km

5.22 km

205 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

25.8 km

14.9 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (3,670 m)

Lowest point (2,450 m)

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