Ancash

Peru's trekking and mountaineering paradise, world-famous for the snowy peaks and glacial lakes of the Cordillera Blanca and the Chavín de Huántar site.

Ancash lies in north-central Peru, extending from the Pacific coast up into the high Andes. The Cordillera Blanca is one of the world's most concentrated ranges of tropical glaciers; Huascarán National Park, home to Peru's highest peak, Huascarán, and the ancient Chavín de Huántar site are both World Heritage Sites. Huaraz is the base camp for hiking and climbing, and Laguna 69 and the Santa Cruz trek are hugely popular. The dry season, May–September, is best for outdoor activities. Long-distance buses from Lima take about eight hours to reach Huaraz.

Destinations

• Huaraz & Cordillera Blanca

Itineraries

• Huaraz Cordillera Blanca 7-Day Trekking Itinerary – Acclimatize gradually through high-altitude lakes all the way to Laguna 69, with a cultural visit to the Chavín de Huán…