Cotopaxi Summit with Acclimatization Climb

An Experience I Will Never Forget! I chose to summit Cotopaxi to celebrate my 57th birthday, and it was one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life! Having Juan Carlos as my mountain guide made this journey even more special. From the very beginning, his professionalism, patience, knowledge, and genuine care gave me the confidence and support I needed. When the climb became difficult and I had to dig deep to keep going, his encouragement and calm presence helped me find the strength to take one step at a time. I never felt like just another climber; I felt that he genuinely cared about my safety and about helping me achieve my goal. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Andes, it was an emotional moment beyond words. What a beautiful way to celebrate life, challenge myself, and prove that it's never too late to chase extraordinary dreams! Thank you, Juan Carlos, from the bottom of my heart, for helping make my 57th birthday truly unforgettable. I couldn't have asked for a better guide for such a special milestone! ❤️🏔️

I have the feeling that going from parking lot and gaining additional 260-300 meters incline is not the best strategy but maybe going from refuge is better

As the Cotopaxi Volcano was closed, there was a change of plans and I made the first summit at the Corazon Volcano with the guide Daniel, who helped me a lot along the way. And instead of climbing Cotopaxi we went to Cayambe which is a beautiful mountain! Juan went with me to the Cayambe summit and he is a great guide! Super patient and motivated me on the journey. Although I wasn't able to reach the summit because I wasn't feeling well, we managed to see the sunrise from the mountain plateau and it was beautiful! A show of nature. Thank you Juan