At Hacienda El Porvenir you can enjoy hikes for every level or interest. With over 15 km. of signposted and/or self-guided paths covering a variety of routes within the property, you can explore untouched, mesmerizing nooks and crannies of the Cotopaxi region.
We offer different levels of difficulty and a mixture of dazzling landscapes. Ideal for acclimatization or just to immerse yourself in nature, our self-guided paths offer you a myriad of options: dense Andean woods, pristine páramos, streams and waterfalls, viewpoints, conservation areas, bird-watching and wildlife.
This self-guided route goes through the farming area of the hacienda and it’s ideal for a walk or acclimatization.
This trail is suitable for kids, older adults and for any visitor. The path is mainly flat, except for a 200 mts area that has a small drop.
During the walk you will visit the Manto Blanco waterfall.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Technical level: low
- Physical effort: low
- Self-guided without cost
A self-guided route through the lower part of the hacienda, where you will visit the remains of the andean woods and understory. During the walk, and if we get lucky we will be able to observe the birds of the páramo.
We will go across the reforestation project for the restoration of the high andean habitat, a project that we have been carrying out since 1992.
We later arrive at the San Juanes viewpoint area, where we can observe more than 10 volcanoes, one of them Cotopaxi.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Experience level required: none
- Physical effort: low
- Self-guided without cost
This hike is operated within the area of the hacienda el Porvenir in the slopes of Rumiñahui volcano.
We begin our trek crossing vast highlands swept by the cold breath of the Andes. In one single picture one can take in valleys, mountains and neighboring volcanoes. On a cloudless day, we will even have the opportunity to admire in the distance Ilinizas peaks and Chimborazo, the highest snow-capped mountain of Ecuador.
We will trek along with a local native Spanish speaking guide that will share with us his knowledge about the mountains, the páramo and the local culture.
We will take a packed lunch and then go back to Hacienda El Porvenir.
- Duration: 5 horas approximately
- Altitude reach: 4,100 meters
- Experience level required: Low
- Physical effort: Medium
- Price per person: $56 (minimum 2 guests)