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   COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK [EL BOLICHE AREA]
 
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Departing from Quito , the principle access point to Boliche is from the Pan-American highway , which is approximately an hour’s journey southbound from the capital. A road leads to the heart of the area, passing through a forest exploitation zone and past the satellite antennae belonging to CLIRSEN (Centre of Extraction of Natural Resources by Remote Sensors). Once in pine forest the scenery takes on a much more majestic character – this route is long and runs the entire length of the Recreational Area.

 

Boliche is also accessible by railroad. Departing from Chimbacalle station in the south of Quito , the journey takes around two hours and leads to the station which is situated just metres away from El Boliche Administrative Centre.

 

The main access point originates from the Pan-American highway ; a poorer quality road leads to the Caspi Control point and arrives at the Mariscal Sucre Information Centre, where there is a small museum and restaurant.

Last Updated 18th July 2006

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