Cotopaxi volcano, Active stratovolcano in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
The volcano reaches an elevation of 5,897 meters with a symmetrical cone shape rising from a highland plain at 3,800 meters altitude.
The 1877 eruption generated extensive pyroclastic flows and lahars that traveled over 100 kilometers, reaching both the Pacific Ocean and Amazon basin.
The name originates from Quechua language, where 'coto' translates to neck and 'paxi' means moon, referring to the crater's shape.
The Jose F. Ribas mountain refuge at 4,864 meters provides shelter and acclimatization facilities for mountaineers preparing their ascent.
The volcano maintains permanent snow coverage and contains one of the few equatorial glaciers in the world, starting at 5,000 meters elevation.
Location: Cotopaxi Province
Location: Latacunga Canton
Elevation above the sea: 5,897 m
Made from material: tuff
GPS coordinates: -0.68056,-78.43777
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
These volcanoes document Earth's geological forces. From Ecuador to Japan, they display various forms of volcanic activity. The selection includes Cotopaxi in Ecuador, Mount St. Helens in the USA, and Mount Fuji in Japan. Each volcano features distinct geological characteristics and historical eruptions
Ecuador contains photographic subjects from Quito's colonial streets to Galápagos Islands landscapes. The country features architectural monuments, volcanoes, crater lakes, waterfalls and national parks. Locations include the National Vow Basilica, Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lake and cultural centers like Otavalo Market.
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Virgin of El Panecillo
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Historic Center of Quito
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Cotopaxi National Park
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Cathedral of Quito
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Antisana volcano
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
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Monument to Independence
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Antisana National Park
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El Chalupas
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Iglesia de El Sagrario
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Estadio Chillogallo
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Sucre House
51.7 km
City Museum
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Corazón volcano
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Volcano Atacazo
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Casa del Alabado Pre-Columbian Art Museum
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Centro Cultural Itchimbía
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Centro Cultural Metropolitano
51.9 km
El Carmen Alto church
51.7 km
Palacio Municipal, Quito
51.9 km
Palacio de La Recoleta
50.7 km
Teatro Bolívar
51.7 km
Pre-Columbian Art Museum House of Praise
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