The best option if you are looking for some nature around Quito, 1 hour driving away from the city.
Located in the southwest valley of Quito, with slopes derived from the Cotopaxi Volcano, we will drive along the well-known "Road of the Volcanoes" and its landscape.
Rio Pita Walkpath: The perfect path to walk up to 10400 ft altitude into Andean forest nature with different 4 little waterfalls and 9 suspension bridges, being the Pita River the main affluent that 2 hours / 5 miles, 8 kilometers without rush, a perfect walk for pictures and breathing fresh air. Leading us to the Condor Machay Waterfall where we will have a snack and enjoy its 80 mts/262 ft altitude waterfall and our surroundings until we are ready to walk back.
On our way back we will have lunch at Selva Alegre, a famous town for a local restaurant's variety of traditional food and good prices around 10 dollars.
Pickup included
On the way to Cotopaxi National Park eastside 10400 ft altitude / 3100 msnm. Agricultural road, full of farms and beautiful mountains. We will drive around Rumipamba parish for some pictures.
2 hours walk to reach this waterfall, around 5 miles/8kms total Walking through a forest with waterfalls and nice spots: Las Gemelas waterfall, Corazón waterfall, Cascada Escondida, Rainbow Cave, and 9 suspension bridges until the last stop the largest waterfall "Condor Machay".
Famous for its traditional food, where we will have different options for lunch depending of travelers preferences.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
I will pick you up at the main entrance of your place. Help me with the name. The car is a Kia Seltos suv dark grey color and I will be wearing a grey polo shirt and brown framed glasses