Do you want to know one of the most beautiful corners of Peru? It is the mountain range of Huayhuash, located in the Andes. The circuit around said mountain range is one of the trekkings most beautiful in the world and we do not say it, but the prestigious international magazine "National Geographic".
Although it is not an easy route, since you cross high passes, your effort is amply rewarded by the wonderful views of the turquoise glacial lagoons, the impressive peaks snowfall and forests rich in fauna and great waterfalls. Do you want to know more details of this magical place?
An intact beauty
Thanks to the difficulty of reaching Huayhuash, the mountain range remains intact, maintaining all its natural beauty. Upon arrival, lagoons, streams, forests, wildlife and flowers of great diversity are discovered. However, unlike the Cordillera Blanca, it has a low influx of tourists.
Yerupia, the second highest mountain in Peru
The extension of the Huayhuash mountain range is about 30 kilometers long, in which it houses six summits that exceed 6,000 meters in height, in addition to another fifteen that exceed 5,400 meters. There is an important biodiversity thanks to the range of its altitudes and ecosystems. The highest mountain is that of Yerupia, at 6,634 meters above sea level. It is the second highest mountain in Peru.
A type of weasel
The word "Huayhuash" comes from Quechua and means a type of weasel. The total circuit, which goes around the entire mountain range, lasts about 12 or 14 days, although there are shorter routes. The main route runs through six towns agricultural located in the lower valleys, five steps high above 4,500 meters above sea level and more than a dozen lagoons. The walk begins in Chiquián.
Cordillera Huayhuash Classic Trek - 8 Days (April 2024)
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