| Practical Information for the Parque
Nacional Huascaran Area
The area of Parque Nacional Huascaran, also called Huaraz
Area, Cordillera Blanca, or Callejon de Huaylas is an
area of stunning natural beauty. The mountain scenery
here is exceptional and that is what makes it unique and
much worth a visit. It is always compared to the beauty
of the Himalayas around Annapurna in Nepal. What makes
it special though that it is the highest mountain range
situated in the tropics. It is one of the world's top
climbing destinations.
For those not intending to trek, however, a visit to
this area may mean way too much driving with limited rewards
when compared to other destinations in Peru
Access is only overland, and a full days's drive is
necessary to arrive from Lima (and a full day to return):
north on the Panamerican Highway toward Trujillo (5 hours)
and then approximately 4 hours up towards the town of
Huaraz (3091m). Once at your hotel
in Huaraz, more driving is necessary to go to Chavin
de Huantar, the Llanganuco glacial lagoon or to most of
the day-trips that are possible in the area.
If your objective is to trek or climb though, this is
the place to come! Superb scenery and demanding terrain
free of crowds, it is the Andes at its very best. We recommend
three treks
in the Cordillera Blanca Area. One of them, the Olleros
to Chavin trek, has the incentive of taking you to
the Pre Inca site of Chavin de Huantar, definitely worth
a visit.
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