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Activities in Cotopaxi

Nature, culture and adventure at 3,400 m above sea level: hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing and much more.

Cotopaxi from Chilcabamba

The perfect starting point for the páramo

Just 6 km from Cotopaxi National Park, Chilcabamba Mountain Lodge is the perfect starting point to enjoy the best activities in Cotopaxi. Nestled in a quiet valley and surrounded by mountains like Pasochoa, Ruminahui and Sincholagua, we live the páramo from our doorstep.

From horseback rides with chagras to acclimatisation hikes, every activity is designed so you enjoy the best of the Ecuadorian páramo.

3,400 mabove sea level
6 kmfrom Cotopaxi National Park
8activities on our map
The <em>perfect</em> starting point for the páramo
What to do

Choose your adventure

Every experience is arranged around your stay: message us and we'll organise it.

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Hiking & acclimatisation

Self-guided and guided trails through the Andean páramo: park visit, Rumiñahui ascent and excursions to Pasochoa and the Río Pita canyon, next to a network of trails ideal for trekking.

  • Guided or self-guided
  • Rumiñahui · Pasochoa · Río Pita
  • Acclimatisation
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Horseback with chagras

Horseback rides in Cotopaxi led by local chagras, the traditional Andean cowboys. Not just an excursion: a cultural immersion into rural life.

  • Chagra guides
  • Cotopaxi National Park
  • Local culture
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Mountain biking

Mountain biking routes for every level, through the valley and the trails around the lodge.

  • All levels
  • Valley trails
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Trout fishing & milking

Family activities with our neighbours: fishing for trout in natural water sources or joining the traditional cow milking.

  • Family friendly
  • Community contact
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Live and <em>support the community</em>
Ecotourism with purpose

Live and support the community

We believe ecotourism is more than outdoor fun: it's a tool for sustainable development. Many of our activities are designed to create real connections with local families.

  • Family activities like trout fishing and traditional milking
  • Mountain biking routes for every level
  • Self-guided and guided trails through the páramo
  • Horseback rides in Cotopaxi with chagra guides

Every activity is a chance to reconnect with what matters and appreciate the cultural and ecological richness around us.

Map of activities

Discover what to do near Cotopaxi

Our lodge is located in a peaceful valley, nestled among mountains and next to a network of trails ideal for trekking and cycling.

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The lodge

Services that complement your experience

Indoor restaurant
Outdoor bonfire
Laundry service
Daily housekeeping
Wi-Fi
Game room
Parking area
Wood-burning stove
Biodegradable toiletries

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