The Llanganuco Lakes Tour is a Private Day Trip from Huaraz that takes you to Llanganuco Lakes. Lakes are situated in the Cordillera Blanca, in the Andes of Peru, and located at 3850m above the sea Read more ➤
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Overview
After a one day hike to Huillcacocha or Willcacocha, one may stay for the next challenges of Cordillera Blanca or Huayhuash for long treks or for climbing.This amazing place in the Cordillera Negra is actually preferred by internationals coming for trekking and climbing
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After a one day hike to Huillcacocha or Willcacocha, one may stay for the next challenges of Cordillera Blanca or Huayhuash for long treks or for climbing.
This amazing place in the Cordillera Negra is actually preferred by internationals coming for trekking and climbing and for its use for acclimatization. Huillcacocha is easy to access for beginners and experts alike, with clear marked trails combined with cultural interchange with the local community nearby.
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Itinerary
Wilcacocha is a lake in the Black Mountain hills of western side Huaraz, ideally located and providing a spectacular view over the Huaylas Valley and the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca. One of the best treks to start your acclimatization to altitude
Pick-up from your hotel at 9:00am and drive for about 8 km south Huaraz by the paved highway for about 15 minutes, drop-off at the Santa Cruz bridge then across the Santa River to start our steady walk-up. Along the way we can observe the Andeans lifestyle in the small settlements - often saying hello of the inhabitants. After about 2 1/2 hours walk, we get the Wilcacocha Lake (3700 m/12.000 ft). it offers here a fantastic view of the Cordillera Blanca.
The partially with reed plants overgrown the lake is habitat for wild ducks and other waterfowl. After a walk around the lake and taking pictures for about two hours, we continue our hike and return in about one and half hours back to the starting point. At the bridge the vehicle waits for us and brings us back to the hotel in Huaraz
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Wilcacocha Lake or Huilcacocha Lake full day Hiking for private group duration is 1 day.
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