Things to Do in Sangolquí

There are 2 attractions in Sangolquí. Cotopaxi, active stratovolcano within andean páramo, major climbing destination, is the most popular.

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Cotopaxi

Active stratovolcano within Andean páramo, major climbing destination

Volcano

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Historic Center of Quito

Well-preserved colonial center with churches and plazas

Building

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Ciudad Mitad del Mundo

Monument marking the equator with ethnographic exhibits

Monument

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Pichincha (volcano)

Active volcano overlooking Quito, popular for hiking

Mountain

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Antisana

Andean stratovolcano surrounded by glaciers and páramo

Volcano

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Illiniza

Twin volcanic peaks popular with Ecuadorian climbers

Mountain

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Atahualpa Olympic Stadium

Multi-use stadium in Quito named after Atahualpa

Stadium

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Corazón (volcano)

Andean volcano near Quito offering alpine climbs

Mountain

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Cotopaxi National Park

Protected Ecuadorian park centered on active Cotopaxi volcano

Park

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Atacazo

Stratovolcano near Quito popular with hikers

Mountain

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Pululahua

Large volcanic caldera with inhabited agricultural terraces

Volcano

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Rumiñahui (volcano)

Stratovolcano near Quito popular with hikers and panoramas

Mountain

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Quito Metropolitan Cathedral

Colonial-era cathedral in Quito's historic center

Church

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Pasochoa

Extinct Ecuadorian volcano popular for mountain hikes

Mountain

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Chacana

Stratovolcano near Quito within Ecuadorian highlands

Mountain

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Sincholagua Volcano

Inactive Ecuadorian stratovolcano west of Quito

Mountain

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Ilaló

Extinct volcanic cone overlooking Quito's eastern suburbs

Volcano

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Parque El Ejido

Central Quito park hosting artisans and weekend markets

Park

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Wawa Pichincha

Volcanic peak overlooking Quito, popular for hikes

Volcano