Limpiopungo Lagoon
Description
The Limpiopungo Lagoon is probably the most visited attraction in the Cotopaxi National Park. It's located in a very accessible place, where it's possible to arrive by any vehicle, with the advantage of offering wonderful views of the Cotopaxi and Rumiñahui volcanoes. It can also serve as a starting point for the trails that lead to the Rumiñahui summit; or the very easy path that goes around the lagoon.
Data Table
| Place | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Caspi Control | 3320m |
| Limpiopungo Lagoon | 3867m |
| Cotopaxi NP Northern Control | 3688m |
National Park
Photos
Rumiñahui Volcano
Andean seagull
Moorland horses
- How to get
- Distances
- Recommendations
How to get
Eastern Mountain Range; 45.3 kilometers in a straight line southeast of Quito, 15.3km southeast of Machachi.
- “Control Caspi” Normal Approach: From Quito, take the Panamericana Sur highway towards Latacunga, passing Machachi, you go up to the Tiopullo hills and then go down in the direction of Lasso. Just at the end of this descent you will find a well-marked detour that indicates the exit to Cotopaxi. The entrance road to the park is paved for the most part, in the middle distance the Caspi Control of the Cotopaxi National Park is located. A few kilometers above the control, towards the left side, is the Limpiopungo Lagoon.
- "Control Norte" Approach: Entering Machachi, in the central plaza you can ask for the road to the North Control of the Cotopaxi National Park. This road is initially paved, then cobbled and finally ballasted, more appropriate for vehicles with high traction. It's mandatory to register entry at the northern control of the Cotopaxi National Park; Later we continue towards the Limpiopungo lagoon a few kilometers further on.
