Cerro Puñay 2-Day Excursion

Disconnect and breathe in the fresh mountain air on this 2-day hiking and camping excursion to Cerro Puñay from Baños de Agua Santa.

Cerro Puñay 2-Day Excursion

Day 1

Pickup will occur at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa at 7 am. The journey southwest towards Cerro Puñay includes several stops at viewpoints to appreciate the landscape and towns in Chimborazo. A lunch break at a restaurant in Chunchi will feature a main dish and a drink. After lunch, a 3-hour hike commences, leading us to the summit of Cerro Puñay, reaching an altitude of nearly 10,730 feet (3,270 meters). During the hike, insights on the Cañari Indigenous Peoples will be shared. After setting up tents at the summit, a viewpoint visit will allow us to witness a notable sunset. Dinner will be served at the camp before resting for the night.

Day 2

We will wake at 7:30 am for a mountain breakfast, followed by a descent of Cerro Puñay to the base, where the minibus will be waiting. The tour concludes at 4 pm, with drop-off at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa.

Accommodation

The excursion includes one night of lodging in tents on Cerro Puñay, and the price also covers the sleeping bag.