When the entire country of Ecuador is bestowed with the riches of nature and towering summits, how could the central and southern regions take a backseat? This is the region with the most unconventional natural features. An exhilarating train journey, volcanic snowy peaks, and the oldest man alive you will find it all in this part of the globe. Climb to the top of Cotopaxi, the second highest peak of Ecuador, which also earns the credit of being the highest active volcano in the world. A perfect, cone shaped volcano, covered in snow, yet holding molten lava in its heart! The regions most frequented place is the Cotopaxi National Park, which offers excellent hiking, climbing, and mountain biking opportunities. Trekking along, you can see wildlife such as condor, deer, fox, and humming bird. Then there is the Antisana Ecological Reserve that lies in the foot of volcano Antisana. Conservation of flora and fauna is the aim of this reserve. Here, the calm and serene lagoons and gullies and the thick forest offer fantastic opportunities for losing yourself while you discover other things!
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