Overview

Cotopaxi rises to 5,897 m in Ecuador, within the the Andes of South America. It was first climbed in 1872.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Glacier and snow scenery — ice fields, seracs and year-round snow.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,897 m
• Location：Ecuador
• Continent：South America
• Range：the Andes
• Coordinates：0°40′S 78°26′W
• First ascent：1872