These mountains in the Andes region are not only part of the beautiful landscape but it is also home to many indigenous villages. Amongst other reasons, the local communities chose this strategic location because of easy access to spring water and the health benefits from its purity and mineral content.

Every mountain and volcano in this mountain range has its own mystery, for they appear to be everlasting giant rocks, which hide a water cycle that permeates and filters through the volcanic rocks. These guardians keep custody of one of life′s most pure treasures.

The Cotopaxi volcano, which name derives from region′s native language, quichua, meaning “The Moon′s Neck”, crowns the horizon.

Since the beginning of time, the native inhabitants of the region knew about the healing and mystic properties of the glacial thaws that originate from this beautiful volcanoe. It is said that miraculous powers fall upon the mountains, due to their proximity to the sun and moon.