Start the adventure by driving south on a famous road called the Pan-American Highway. It takes about 2 hours to reach a place known as The Avenue of Volcanoes. This name was given by a famous explorer named Alexander Vond Humboldt from Germany. Along the way, you'll have the chance to see several volcanoes like Cayambe, Antisana, Pichincha, Illinizas, Pasochoa, and Corazon.
Next, go hiking in a mountainous area called the Sierra. You'll be at an elevation of about 13,000 feet (3,800 meters) near a lake called Limpiopungo, which is at the base of the Rumiñahui volcano. From here, enjoy amazing views of Cotopaxi, which is one of the highest volcanoes in the world. There's also a possibility of seeing wild horses, bulls, and different kinds of birds. If the weather is good, you may try to hike even higher to a basecamp at 16,000 feet (4,876 meters). Drive to Isinlivi at night to spend the night after a long day.
Trekking time: 2 hours on flat terrain around Limpiopungo Lagoon
Elevation: 12,631 ft, elevation gain 1,000 feet,
Distance: 5 miles
Total steps: 15,345