Cotopaxi National Park

National Park · 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Area 337 km²

Time zone America/Guayaquil

Cotopaxi National Park

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Cotopaxi National Park Essentials

Cotopaxi National Park centers on one of the world's highest active volcanoes, reaching an elevation of 5,897 meters. This protected area features the dormant, eroded peak of Rumiñahui and high-altitude paramo ecosystems. Visitors can explore the Mariscal Sucre Visitor Center, hike to the Refugio José Rivas at 4,864 meters, or visit Pucará de Salitre, a pre-Inca military fortress. The landscape is defined by glaciers, volcanic craters, and unique Andean flora and fauna.

Cotopaxi National Park — Map

Cotopaxi National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -12°–2°
-10° at night
25 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Poor

-1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -11°–2°
-10° at night
25 rainy days
0 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor

-1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -11°–2°
-10° at night
27 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor

-1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -11°–2°
-10° at night
27 rainy days
0 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -12°–2°
-10° at night
25 rainy days
0 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -13°–2°
-11° at night
19 rainy days
0 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -13°–2°
-12° at night
13 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -13°–2°
-12° at night
11 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -13°–3°
-11° at night
13 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -12°–3°
-11° at night
21 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -12°–2°
-10° at night
21 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -12°–2°
-10° at night
22 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 911
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +593

Tours & Activities

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