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Refugio Cotopaxi (Jose Ribas)
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Arno
December 21, 2021
Located on the hill of Cotopaxi, one of Ecuador's 27 active volcanoes. Active as in "last eruption 2016, still emitting gas and stuff". We lived nearby and evacuated the entire town at least 3 times… If you are in quite good shape and the volcano is not erupting, you might make it here and back. This first hiking hut is located at 4864msl / 15958 feet sea level (!). Plan on doing this hike only after about a week in Quito (or the mountains), for your body to get used to the altitude. NOTE: Please check online or with me when planning, as this is an active volcano and also subject to government regulations. Even if you don't see lava, there are gases etc, and the altitude itself poses a problem (summit 5897m /19347ft and last checked the government allows hiking up to 5300msl only) No, you can't drive up there, it is too steep and rocky. I would not recommend the bike either. If you start to feel dizzy, turn around and be happy you made it down again. Views are great! Clothing: bring multiple layers including scarf, knit cap etc. Good footwear is a must - try getting ankle support. The area will see varying degrees of snow and ice year round, not like Norway though.
Located on the hill of Cotopaxi, one of Ecuador's 27 active volcanoes. Active as in "last eruption 2016, still emitting gas and stuff". We lived nearby and evacuated the entire town at least 3 times… If you are in quite good shape and the volcano is not erupting, you might make it here and back. Th…
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Latacunga Canton, Pichincha