Laguna Escondida – Altar Volcano
Description
Few have heard of the Laguna Escondida lagoon, and if they have, it has almost certainly been from the mouth of one of the native inhabitants in the Altar Volcano region. This small and mysterious lagoon is located at the foot of the Obispo peak on its western face, rising from the Mandur Lagoon with almost no trail for just over 1 kilometer directly to the north. The most convenient way would be to spend the night at the Campo Italiano and the next day go down to Laguna Mandur and then head towards Laguna Escondida. Another alternative would be spending the night at Laguna Mandur.
Data Table
| Place | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Bocatoma de Quimiag | 3435m |
| Campo Italiano | 4600m |
| Obispo | 5315m |
| Laguna Escondida | 4540m |
| Riobamba | 2760m |
National Park
Photos
Laguna Mandur
On the way to the lagoon
Laguna Escondida
- How to get
- Distances
- Recommendations
How to get
Eastern Mountain Range; 25.3 kilometers in a straight line east of Riobamba; 29km south of Baños de Agua Santa.
- Bocatoma de Quimiag Route: This route is used by mountaineers who wish to access the peaks south of Altar, such as the Obispo summit or Monja Grande, or to make the hike to the lagoons of Mandur and Laguna Escondida. To get to Bocatoma de Quimiag, you can start from Riobamba in the direction of Cubijíes, Quimiag, and continue to Bocatoma, where you park the vehicle to begin the hike towards the Italian Camp at the Obispo foot. The hike to Laguna Escondida requires spending a night in the Campo Italiano or in Laguna Mandur, and the next day continue with the last stretch to Laguna Escondida.
