Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world
History of Fabiana Lima - Acre, Brasil
Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world, stands out in a national park with lakes and Andean animals, and is a tourist attraction about 95 kilometers from Quito. Despite its grandeur and beauty, it is an active volcano, with more than 50 recorded eruptions since 1738. Tourists seek to reach its peak at 5,897 meters above sea level, while Cotopaxi National Park offers several attractions, including rivers, lakes and a variety of fauna . Volcanic activities have been monitored by the Ecuadorian government and universities since the last major eruption in 1904... Did you know?