The Illinizas are a pair of volcanic mountains that are located in the north of Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador.

The refuge has gas stoves, pots and pans and bunk beds.

It is necessary to bring warm sleeping bags and food, but water is available to be boiled.

The Englishman Edward Whymper tried and failed twice to make the first ascent of Iliniza Sur.

The first ascent of Iliniza Norte was made in 1912 by the Ecuadorians Nicolás Martínez and Alejandro Villavicencio.