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Huaraz
The land of snowcapped mountains and deep canyons, known also for its beautiful turquoise lagoons and long paths perfect for hiking. The Cordillera Blanca forms its dramatic eastern skyline and it frames the Huacarán National Park, home of various animals such as the jaguar and the Andean condor. Huaraz is also home of Peru's tallest mountain, the Huascarán, which reaches a height of 6768 meters above sea level (22204 feet).
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALTITUDE
Max: 4725 masl / 15502 ft
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Min: 820 masl / 2690 ft
WEATHER
Sunny days and cold nights.​
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Maximum: 23ºC / 74F
Minimum: 3ºC / 37F
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ACCESS ROUTE
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By land: 419 km (260 miles) approximately 7 hours by bus
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HUARAZ INGREDIENTS
LLANGANUCO & LAKE 69
Pass through the picturesque towns of Carhuaz and Yungay and amazing peaks such as Huandoy and Huascarán before reaching turquoise lakes in the heart of Huascarán Biosphere Reserve. Hike along the Yanapakcha gorge and reach the beautiful “laguna 69” where we enjoy the spectacular view of the glacier lake with icebergs formed by the world’s highest tropical peaks.
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