CORAZON 1 DAY

Corazon is an extinct volcano located south of Quito, in the western Andes Mountainrage. It has a variety of spectacular views from the eastern slope, where you will see fertile farmlands and cultivation fields. The western slope offers views of the famous Cloud Forest. Corazon, meaning heart, is named this way due to its shape when viewed from the western side. Trekking Corazon is perfect for a first approach to altitude & acclimatization.

This trek takes around 6 hours to reach the summit. It is important to be prepared for this kind of altitude, so our recommendation is to be acclimatized around an altitude of 3000m for at least two days.

The weather in this area is very unpredictable, which is why you must be prepared with warm clothing.

Physical Level: Average 

Technical Level: Low-Average 

Maximum elevation: (4788 m. / 15.709 ft.) 

Minimum elevation: (3.100 m / 10.170 ft 

Terrain: Medium grass prairie, rock

ITINERARY:

• Pick up at 07:00am
• Travel to Corazon volcano
• Short briefing (climate conditions / equipment explanation / height conditions)
• Begin ascent
• Open field box lunch
• Reach summit
• Return to Quito

INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Transportation Quito - Corazon - Quito
• Bilingual Guide
• Box Lunch

EXCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Park entrance fee (5 USD)
• Tips

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:

• Long Sleeve
• Sweater or Sweatshirt
• Water/Wind proof jacket
• Inner pants / warm pants
• Trekking pants and shoes
• Sunglasses / sun block / snacks
• Small backpack