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 pick-up at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa at 7 am, we will travel southwest towards Cerro Puñay, making stops at various viewpoints to appreciate 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. Following lunch, we will embark on a 3-hour hiking route to the summit of Cerro Puñay, reaching an altitude of nearly 10,730 feet (3,270 meters). Along the way, discussions will include the Cañari Indigenous Peoples who once lived in this region.

At the top, we will set up the tents and visit a viewpoint for a sunset view. Dinner will be served at the camp before resting for the night surrounded by nature.

Day 2

We will wake up at 7:30 am to enjoy a mountain breakfast. The descent from Cerro Puñay will begin, concluding at the base where a minibus will be waiting. The activity ends 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. The tour price includes the sleeping bag.