“Carihuairazo” is an extinct volcano in Ecuador located 10 km. away from the snowy Chimborazo.
On the route, you can see several snow-capped mountains, volcanoes, and lakes. In this place live a great variety of fauna species such as vicuñas, alpacas, paramo foxes, among others. The walk to the frozen lagoon takes approximately 3 hours.
What to bring?
Sunscreen.
Sunglasses.
Warm clothes and comfortable shoes.
6:00 AM: Departure from Baños.
8:30 AM: Arrival at the hiking starting point.
10:00 AM: Visit to the lakes and photo taking.
12:00 PM: Lunch at the lakes area.
1:00 PM: Visit to the frozen lagoon (4600 masl / 15,091 ft).
2:00 PM: Return to the starting point.
3:00 PM: Box lunch.
4:00 PM: Return to the city of Baños.
12 de Noviembre y Ambato, bajo Hotel Selina. Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador