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Traveling
south through the "Avenue of the Volcanoes"
we arrive at the base of the mighty Cotopaxi, the world's
highest active volcano (19,348 ft). Although the paramos
zone (11,500 ft. snow-line) is not as rich in bird life
as the lower altitudes are, few will want to miss the
chance to see the Andean Condor, the graceful Andean
Lapwing, the elusive Carunculated Caracara, still lagoons,
whistling gorges and lovely dwarf wildflowers and lichens.
Lunch in a nice hacienda. Return to Quito for overnight.
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