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José Rivas Refuge

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José Rivas Refuge

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José Rivas Refuge

Name: José Rivas Refuge
Rating: 2

Recommended by 25 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional Cotopaxi

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Location: Mulalo, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

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1. Refugio José Rivas – View from Cotopaxi loop from Boliche

2.38km

01:09

220m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Refugio José Rivas loop from Boliche

4.97km

01:55

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Refugio José Rivas – View from Cotopaxi loop from Boliche

6.94km

04:50

1,210m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Martin

March 7, 2023

This shelter is 4864 steps closer to the moon - for us Europeans - an astonishing height. Cozy inside, it also defies the adverse conditions you'll find outside on your way to the glacier (or the summit).
No alcohol is served, there is a highly concentrated cocoa-flavoured sugar solution for refreshment. They like it sweet in the south. No wonder our guide preferred a hearty soup, which is served here as if you were somewhere in the lowlands.

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Laura

September 4, 2022

The Refugio José Rivas is located at 4,864 m altitude. There you can stay overnight by prior reservation or simply strengthen yourself for the hike with coca tea or hot chocolate. There are also some snacks.

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Silvia

April 6, 2023

It went easier than expected. The air is thin up here but doable.

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Elevation 4,870 m

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Location: Mulalo, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

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José Rivas Refuge

1. Refugio José Rivas – View from Cotopaxi loop from Boliche

2. Refugio José Rivas loop from Boliche

3. Refugio José Rivas – View from Cotopaxi loop from Boliche

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