About Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi rises to about 5,900 metres in the Ecuadorian Andes, about 50 kilometres south of Quito, and its symmetrical cone is capped by glaciers. It is one of the world's highest active volcanoes, and its eruptions can melt the ice and send mudflows down the valleys. These Cotopaxi webcams, from the Instituto Geofísico of the National Polytechnic School, watch the volcano from all sides.
Which Cotopaxi webcam to check first
Start with La Merced or Rumiñahui for the full cone, then check Sincholagua and Lasso, which carry height scales for measuring a plume. Some cameras are offline at times and show a notice instead.
Before you go to Cotopaxi
Check the Instituto Geofísico's activity reports and INAMHI's forecast before visiting Cotopaxi National Park. Access to the refuge and upper slopes can close when activity rises.
Live cameras and modelled weather can be delayed, incomplete or offline. Check official weather, access and safety information before you make plans.
