Between Chimborazo and Carihuayrazo lies the broad valley of the Río Mocha. This trek follows this valley, along the north flank of the Chimborazo to the Continental divide and the Negra Cocha lagoon. Chimborazo is an extinct volcano rising to 6310masl, and its sight is among the most impressive in all the Andes. Volcanic debris on its western flanks form the “arenal”, a harsh, high altitude semi-desert comparable to the “altiplano” of Bolivia. Eight kilometers northeast of Chimborazo is its relatively diminutive companion, Carihuayrazo, another extinct volcano that reaches 5018masl. Its several peaks have been heavily eroded by glacial activity, giving Carihuayrazo a particularly craggy appearance. The vegetation here is that of a relatively dry páramo: tussock grass on the hillsides, a variety of cushion plants in the valley floors, bushes such as the chuquiragua and very few stands of fical trees. There is plenty of water streams and rivers along most of the route, inviting birds, rabbits, deer and vicuñas to live in this place. Views along the way are magnificent in clear weather; not only the impressive Chimborazo and Carihuayrazo so close to us, but the Tungurahua, Altar and Sangay in the cordillera in front of us.

INCLUDED

  • Tents
  • Gas Tanks & Burners
  • Meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Private Transportation
  • Private guidance during the mentioned excursions (English / Spanish)
  • Entrance Fee to the Ingapirca Archeological Complex
  • Pack Animals

NOT INCLUDED

    • Drinks and meals not mentioned in program
    • Tips
    • Personal expenses
Andes, Highlands, in the provinces of the mountains the average temperature is 12 and 20 ºC. so the weather is cool.

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