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Fernando Tovar
Tovar Expeditions

Guayaquil 5-38 and Quito

(00593) 3 2811333 / (00593) 95 652475

www.expeditionstovar.com
fernando.t@expeditionstovar.com
tovarexpeditions@hotmail.com
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Cotopaxi Ascent - Southern Route

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Day 1: From Latacunga we go to Cotopaxi National Park, and travel in 4x4 vehicles 4,000m up the south face of the volcano. From here we will trek 4 hours to the base camp Morurco at 4,700m, where we will have dinner and rest in preparation for the overnight climb.

Day 2: At midnight we will begin our ascent of approximately 7 hours to the summit, followed by a 3 hour descent back to the base camp, from where we return to Latacunga.

Set Start time and Meeting Place for Activity (if any) - Hora de inicio establecido y lugar de encuentro para la actividad (si los hubiera)

Latacunga

What's provided (if a guided activity)

Specialist climbing equipment
Lodging
Meals
Transportation
Bilingual Guide

What to bring

Warm clothing
Hiking boots
Sun screen
Hat

Accommodation for Activity (if any) - Alojamiento para la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Morurco Base Camp

Tour Operator or Provider of Activity (if any) - Operador Turístico o Proveedor de la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Tovar Expeditions

Duration of Activity - Duración de la Actividad

2 days

Type of Activity - Tipo de Actividad

Climbing

Level of Difficulty for Activity - Nivel de Dificultad de la Actividad

Advanced - Good fitness and advanced skills required

Longitude: -78.4376

Latitude: -0.6846

Elevation: 5768 M (18923 FT)

In Or Near: Cotopaxi National Park

Region: Andes