Huayna potosi 6088m. 3 day Climb

The whole ascent was breathtaking (literally and figuratively). Very nice and heavy, but gives so much satisfaction when you are on top. The organization was superb! And my Guide Iban was very good and supportive. Jiwaki and Guide Iban are highly recommended!

We had an incredible trip to Huayna Potosi with Jiwaki. All of the guides were dedicated to making our trip run smoothly, be on time, be safe and most importantly, be fun! Ivan guided us on the summit climb with patience and expertise. We could tell he knew the mountain well. Our group of approx 14 hikers bonded right away and we were a supportive team throughout the 3 days. We were well fed, had adequate accommodation, gear and training to give us the best chance of reaching the summit. Do take the acclimatization period seriously before starting this trek and do bring or take Diamox (easily purchased at pharmacies all over La Paz) because it can make or break your trip. For someone interested in doing a hard climb up a glacier to a beautiful summit, this is your best bet at achieving it!

I recently did the 3 day hike to Huayna Potosi at the start of October. I didn’t know what to expect and in some ways I was underprepared for how challenging both mentally and physically the hike was. However, in the end I managed it and was rewarded with some stunning views. Jiwaki is a fantastic agency to do it with, providing good accommodation at both base camps and lovely food as fuel for the hike. I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without the help of my excellent guide Ivan, who communicated in perfect English and Spanish, was always positive and ensured my safety was paramount throughout. Would highly recommend but be prepared for one of the hardest challenges you’ll face, in particular the last night/day.