Ever dreamt of standing at the top of the highest volcano and screaming out loud for the world to hear? Then, dont miss a chance to check out Cotopaxi the second highest peak of Ecuador and the highest active volcano in the world. A perfect cone-shaped, snow covered peak with molten lava bubbling in its heart, this volcano is a major tourist attraction. Nature enthusiasts paradise, Cotopaxi National Park largely encompasses parts of the province of Cotopaxi, Napo, and Pichincha. When you visit this most visited park in Ecuador you could try out hiking, climbing, and mountain biking. Here, you could check out the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano. This park is home to a variety of wildlife like condors, deer, fox, and hummingbirds. And then, there is the park's museum; venture into the home of llama herds, and Inca ruins. The southwest part of the park has the Area Nacional de Recreacion Boliche, which is a popular camping site with beautiful forest of pines. Close to it, visit the Lake Limpiopungo, and its surrounds from where you can check out the excellent views of the peaks of Sincholagua, Rumiñahui, and Cotopaxi. Dont forget to check out the Antisana Ecological Reserve that lies in the foothills of the Antisana volcano. Conservation of flora and fauna such as Andean bear, mountain tapir, river otter, amphibians, and Andean pramo, is the aim of this reserve. Here, the lagoons are so calm and serene that you can see your reflection in them! Also, the gullies covered with a thick forest are a fantastic opportunity for you to lose yourself in the greens. Its here that you will find the paramo habitat, in which plants and animals have adapted to the extreme climatic conditions arising from the high velocity cold winds. Ever wondered where Ecuador gets its drinking water? It is Antisana that provides Ecuadors most important source of potable water. More adventure is yet to come, when you enter the rolling meadows, deep fissures with tall vegetation, and a pasture cushioned with pillow moss bordering a highland lake. You would also get to see endemic plants and vegetation. The enchantment of the snow-covered summits along with the exoticness of the flora and fauna of the Antisana Reserve, will leave you asking for more. Feel the chilly gossamer winds touching your face and making each nerve numb. Stand on the highest volcano of the world, imagine the lava rumbling under your feet an experience truly indescribable in words. One-liner: The teeth-rattling chilly mountain air is a treat for those who crave for dizzy heights.
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