CAMPING PYRAMID OF PUÑAY

WHY TAKE THIS TOUR?

  1. It is the longest pyramid on the planet with the unique particularity that no pyramid in the Egyptian, Aztec, Mayan, Inca, Mochica, Nubian, among others, is not built on top of a mountain.
  2. This is where the history of the Cañari culture begins.
INFORMATION

  • Price: $180 per person (Minimum 2 persons). 
  • Duration: 1 day/ 1 night. 
  • PLACE OF DEPARTURE: (Optional)

          City of Riobamba

  • Available: All year round, with previous reservation. 

PYRAMID OF THE PUÑAY: If you are passionate about culture, we invite you to visit the Andean temple of Puñay with the Puñay Pyramid HikeThis is the mountain where the Cañaris found the path that leads to heaven, according to their mythology it is the site where the Cañari culture was born. It is the longest pyramid on the planet with the unique particularity that no pyramid in the world Egyptian, Aztec, Mayan, Inca, Mochica, Nubian, among others is not built on top of a mountain. The stepped pyramid was built from 3220 to 3265 meters above sea level. Puñay has one of the best sunsets in Ecuador.

"Thousands of people have already done it, only you are missing."

INCLUDES

  • Transport.
  • National tourism guide.
  • Camping equipment.
  • Lunch on the first day, dinner and breakfast on the second day.
  • Mule for loading camping equipment and food.

NO INCLUDES

  • Taxes, if you need a bill.
  • Extra Drinks.
  • Hotel accommodations.
  • Transfer from other cities to Riobamba.

DETAILS

DAY 1

09:00: We leave from the city of Riobamba, in approximately 3 hours we arrive at the Chunchi canton, a place where we can take a break before going to Puñay, then we continue the journey by vehicle to the base of Puñay in approximately 20 minutes.

12:00: Lunch in the community.

13:30: We start trekking to Puñay mountain from 2575 m.a.s.l. to 4346 m.a.s.l., the journey to the summit can vary between 2 to 3 hours.

16:00: Once we arrived at the top of Mount Puñay, we set up the tents and moved to the lookout point to witness the incredible sunset over a blanket of clouds.

17:30: It is the approximate time when the sunset begins, so you should have your video and photography equipment ready, or simply be ready to enjoy this moment.

18:00: Our guides will prepare an exquisite mountain dinner.

19:00: During the camping we will have a bonfire, this is the right time to share legends and stories that few know about this sacred site.

DAY 2

7:30: It is the perfect time to enjoy the sunrise and sunrise.

9:30: We descend from the mountain to the base, where a breakfast lunch prepared by a family in the community awaits us.

11:00: Return to the city of Riobamba.

15:30Arrival to the city of Riobamba.

¿HOW TO BOOK?

    • Send a Whatsapp to (+593) 0984906132 or an email to info@chimborazotours.com with the following specifications: Tour name, travel date, number of people, name and surname, passport number, country of origin.
    • Once we receive the information, we coordinate the details of the trip and the payment methods.  payment methods.
    • Payment must be made with an advance payment of 50% of the value (Do not forget to send proof of payment to whatsapp (+593) 0984906132 or to the email:  info@chimborazotours.com .

WHAT TO BRING?
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Thermal and waterproof clothing (warm clothing, wool cap, gloves, scarf), sunglasses, sunscreen and a light bag to carry small items.
  • Headlamp.
  • Important: Bring your personal documents.

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