About
Hiking capital of peru, surrounded by stunning peaks and turquoise lakes.
Why go
- Insane hiking
- Serious mountain landscapes, fewer tourists
- Underrated and spectacular hiking destination
Must try
- Laguna 69 hike
- Santa cruz trek
- Huayhuash trek
- Laguna parón
- Laguna churup
Pro tips
- Get used to the altitude
- Spend a few days in huaraz before heading off on the hikes
- Take the bus from lima to huaraz
- Use maps.me for the route
- Allow a day to acclimatise and rest days between hikes
Good to know
- Keep the altitude in mind
- Drink coca tea and chew coca leaves to help prevent altitude sickness
- The city itself is not considered nice
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