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Quick Facts: Illiniza
- Elevation: 5,245m
- Country: Ecuador
- Region: South America
- Guide Companies: 0 verified operators
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- Currency: US Dollar (USD) is Ecuador's official currency. ATMs in Machachi. Refuge accommodation $30-50/night. Budget $200-400 for guided climb.
- Languages: Official: Spanish. Regional: Kichwa in local communities. English with Quito-based operators. Popular acclimatization peak for Ecuador climbing.
Region: South America, Ecuador
Climbing History
Illiniza Sur (5,248m) first climbed in 1880. Illiniza Norte (5,126m) is a popular non-technical peak. The twin peaks are visible from Quito. Refugio Nuevos Horizontes provides base for both climbs.
Notable Routes
Illiniza Norte (1-2 days): Non-technical scramble, good acclimatization. Illiniza Sur (1-2 days): Technical glacier climb. Refugio approach: 3-hour hike to mountain hut. Often combined with Cotopaxi preparation.
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