PASOCHOA
Moderate Level
4210 m
1 day
The Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge is located in the Interandean foothills of the collapsed volcano of the same name and adjoins the inter-Andean valley, this protects a patch of unique forest in the inter-Andean alley that possesses the high humid mountain and low mountain forests , and the moorlands of pajonal and almohadillas, also houses 126 species of birds, of which 12 are found only in the northern Andes biome and 14 are species of hummingbirds, and around 232 species of plants have been identified, highlighting the Heliconias , Bromeliads, ferns and 23 species of orchides, between terrestrial and aerial, here it is possible to undertake an excursion of extreme adventure, or a quiet walk to enjoy the Andean biodiversity. You can also climb the rocky volcano or hike in the trails.
Day Program
- Departure from Quito until canton Mejía
- Hicking Pasochoa volcano to reach the Central Summit at 4200 m
- Reach the top to enjoy scenery of the avenue of the volcanoes
- Return to Quito or to your destination
National Guide Certified in high mountains by MINTUR (Ministry of Tourism)
in languages (Spanish, English, French).
4×4 transport.
Packed lunch.
Entrance fees to reserves and national parks.
Energy bars or supplements.
Extra meals, hydrating and / or alcoholic drinks.
Tips.
Extra rental equipment.
Risk and / or accident insuranc.e Headlamp battery.
Small backpack.
Water bottle. Hiking shoes or shoes that are comfortable for. walking.
Fleece jacket and Gore-Tex jacket.
Thermal pants and quick-dry pants.
Hat.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Gloves.
Thermos with water.