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We highly recommend being in Quito for at least 48 hours before this tour to help your body adjust to the altitude.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Do I need to be very fit?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|&#8211;et_global_body_font_weight|||||||&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1218\">A moderate fitness level is recommended for the hike to the refuge. 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