The highest active volcanoes in the world at 19,348 ft (5,897 m) is located at the center of the most visited national park on the Ecuadorian mainland. Located 1 ½ to 2 hours south of Quito on the eastern flank of the Andes, Cotopaxi offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities including mountaineering, hiking, birding, horseback ridding, camping and mountain biking.