Cotopaxi Museum and Visitor Center
8AM-4PM (closed 12PM-1PM)
A small museum featuring a collection of stuffed wildlife including an Andean condor, a relief map of the volcano, and some explanatory material.
Limpiopungo Lagoon
A large lagoon at an elevation of 3,850m, probably left over from glacial activity, is a good place for panoramic views of Cotopaxi and nearby Rumiñahui, as well as seagulls and occasional condors.
Inca Ruins
located in the southeast of the park
These are the ruins of an Inca military fortress used to control passage of armies and goods to the surrounding areas. It was discovered in 1987 by Ecuadorian archeologists.