Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the National Park of Cotopaxi and Hacienda from Quito submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
The weather was not cooperating, so we didn't see Cotopaxi, but later we were taken to very colorful village market and this was a highlight of the tour.
We had a great lunch lunch in hacienda. Driving in Ecuador seems very dangerous, but thanks good driver we survived and got back in one piece to the hotel.
I liked a lot. The critical point in these tours, however, tend to be: does one carry you higher than the parking area (Parquerado, 4500 m)? But in my case the weather was already a reason not to continue. The most amazing thing was that this tour existed even that I was the only participant (with a driver and with a guide)!
Reviewed by: Pasi P, July 2011
Great tour guide and only a small group this time.
Reviewed by: Katrina C, Australia, July 2010
I was disappointed that this tour did not visit the colourful market at Sasquisili as promised in the tour information. Other people I spoke to later had been to this market on the same day with a different tour operator. The animal only market closer to Quito we visited instead was no substitute. Visit to lake was OK.
Reviewed by: Enid O, December 2011
Trip was ok, as long as you know what you're getting yourself in for. Guide was very good and viewing Cotopaxi is by no means a guarantee, depending on the weather. We got 'lucky' and managed a 5 minute glimpse when it wasn't covered in cloud. After seeing the mountain, we had a short stroll by a lake, a trip to a market, and a visit to a hacienda. All ok, but nothing major. We met other travellers who did a tour where they could do a small walk up Cotopaxi, so spent more time at the national park, something we wished we'd done. On another note, we had real issues contacting the tour operator for a confirmation pick up time, via email. We had to ring the day before, and even then they arrived earlier than stated.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, April 2010
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