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

After picking you up at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa at 7 am, we will head southwest towards Cerro Puñay. We will make several stops at viewpoints to admire the natural beauty and towns of Chimborazo.

We will stop at a restaurant in Chunchi for a meal consisting of a main dish and a drink. After lunch, we will begin a 3-hour hiking route to the top of Cerro Puñay, reaching an altitude of nearly 10,730 feet (3,270 meters). Along the way, we will discuss the history of the Cañari Indigenous Peoples who once inhabited these lands.

Upon reaching the summit, we will set up tents and head to a viewpoint for a sunset view. Dinner will be served at the camp, and we will rest overnight, enjoying the surrounding nature.

Day 2

We will wake up at 7:30 am for a mountain breakfast. After breakfast, we will begin our descent down Cerro Puñay and proceed to the base, where a minibus will await us. The activity will conclude at 4 pm, returning you to your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa.

Accommodation

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