Top Huaraz Outdoor Activities

Discover the beautiful Lake 69 in Cordillera Blanca on a full-day hiking tour from Huaraz. Follow your guide as you trek past the mountains of Pisco, Chacraraju, Yanapacha, and Huascaran. Snap some photos of the beautiful scenery during your 4-hour hike before hiking back down the slope and heading back to Huaraz.

This day trip first brings you to the town of Cahruaz for some authentic Andean ice cream and fruits. Then you will be brought to the massive Laguna Paron with breathtaking views of Artesonraju (the peak on the Paramount logo). Here you have a few options: spend more time at the lake, go canoeing, or ascend a short path to the Mirador by Laguna Artesonraju for even grander views!

The world class Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most popular in Huaraz for good reason. The multi-day trek takes trekkers through the most stunning scenery in the Cordillera Blanca including awe-inspiring mountain passes and vast plains in 3-4 days! For pure mountain scenery in the Cordillera Blanca, theres no better value than the Santa Cruz trek. All necessary camping equipment and food / water is provided.

Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m.a.s.l) - Caraz (2290 m.a.s.l) - Cashapampa (2970 m.a.s.l) - Llamacorral Camp (3760 m.a.s.l). Day 2: Llamacorral (3760 m.a.s.l) - Taullipampa Camp (4250 m.a.s.l). Day 3: Taullipampa (4250 m.a.s.l) - Punta Union Pass (4750 m.a.s.l) - Cachinapampa Camp (3700 m.a.s.l). Day 4: Cachinapampa (3700 m.a.s.l) - Yanachaca (3500 m.a.s.l) - Vaquería (3750 m.a.s.l) - Portachuelo Llanganuco (4767 m.a.s.l) - Huaraz.

Cordillera Huayhuash – Mini Huayhuash Trek 3 Days SEASON: April to November. DISTANCE: 42 Km. ALTITUDE: 3300 – 4760 meters above sea level. RATING: Moderate WEATHER: Warm to hot in the daytime / temperate cold at nights. TREKKING TIME: 5 to 8 hours a day.

One of the best single day hikes in the world, ideal to appreciate the mountains in all their splendor. The color of the lagoon is one of the most beautiful in the world, as well as being at the foot of the imposing Nevado Chacraraju. You can make the most impressive and creative photographic shots, let your imagination run wild. It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and the Huascarán National Park, where nature is unique and is one of the most beautiful mountain ecosystems in the world. Breathing the pure mountain air and feeling the cold of the ice is unmatched.

Exploring the soaring peaks of the Cordillera Blanca draws travelers to Huaraz, but many popular mountains require technical skills and previous experience. You don’t need either for this private trek up Mateo Mountain, or Nevado Mateo, which offers the chance at a classic Cordillera Blanca climb. You’ll cover rocky trails, moraines, and a steep glacier with a personal mountaineering guide to ensure a fun, safe trip to the high peaks.

A challenging uphill trek is rewarded with stunning views on this hike to Lake 69 from Huaraz. Follow your guide through the beautiful scenery of UNESCO-listed Huascaran National park en route to pristine alpine lakes—a route that's difficult to follow on your own. This budget-friendly option doesn't come with frills, making it a great choice for travelers chasing adventures and views.

Hatunmachay one of the impresionant rockforest in the back mountain range in Huaraz area, this wonderful area is exactly lcated in province of Recuay in the peruvian state of Ancash, situated in the altitud of 4200masl in an about 200 km2, its access is from Huaraz, taking the highway to Lima southern Huaraz, our tour provide a private taxi or transport to the rock forest and wait fo you until you finish this adventurous activity. this circuit is to combine with sightseeing tours as it has wonderful and panoramic mountains views of the Cordillera Blanca and the peaks of Cordillera Huayhuash.

It is the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca. It is surrounded by the most imposing Nevados (with heights greater than 6000 meters above sea level) such as the Artesonraju (Paramount Pictures Mountain, Nevado Huandoy, Piramide, Huascarán, among others. One of the few lagoons navigable by kayak. It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and Huascarán National Park, thus providing it with a very particular ecosystem.

Alpamayo mountain is one of the most beautiful ice faces of the Andes. It is located more remotely than most other peaks in Cordillera Blanca, as the hike to the BC takes 2-3 days (see below). In the first map of Cordillera Blanca from 1932 Alpamayo was not indicated at all! Eventually it was climbed for the first time in 1957 by a German expedition via the N ridge. Nowadays Alpamayo mountain is well-known and was even elected the most beautiful mountain in the world. It is not the difficulty that inspires the climbers but it’s magnificent setting among the everlasting snowcapes of the Cordilliera Blanca, 6000 meters above sea level.

ITINERARY: Day 1: Huaraz - Base Mateo 4700 masl - Summit Matthew 5150 masl - Base Camp - Huaraz: Pick up from the lodgings at 2:30 am and departure from Huaraz at 3.00 a.m. Approximately, heading north of Huaraz, arriving at Carhuaz, it deviates to enter the valley of Ulta - Olympic Point, reaching the Base at 4700 meters above sea level. After a brief stop to have breakfast, you leave for the summit of Mateo, passing through the moraine. This summit is 5150 meters high, from where you can have great panoramic view of the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, such as the Huascarán Sur, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, Ulta, among other snowfalls. Return to the Base, to take the transport that will take us to Huaraz.

Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash is considered one of the most beautiful treks in the world, this circuit around a spectacular mountain range will charm us by the diversity and beauty of the landscapes encountered. The Huayhuash massive is located south of the Cordillera Blanca, about 4 hours from Huaraz by bus. It offers a set of high passes (9 are above 4500 meters), vertiginous peaks, colorful glacier lakes and cultivated valleys dotted with isolated hamlets. There we will observe the second summit of Peru, the Yerupajá (6634 m). I invite you to join me on one of the most beautiful trek circuits in the world: the classic Huayhuash trek. This 10-day high altitude tour takes us through the entire Cordillera Huayhuash range in the Peruvian Andes, with spectacular views of impressive mountains

It's hard to get anywhere around Huaraz without seeing the enormous twin summits of Huascaran (6768m). Not only is huascaran the highest mountain in Peru, but it's the highest tropical mountain in the world! It's size and beauty bring climbers from all around he world, and the entire national park surrounding the Cordillera Blanca is named after it. This climb is for serious climbers seeking serious altitude!

Lake 69, "the precious jewel of the Cordillera Blanca" located at 4600 m / 15.092 feet, is located right on the flank of Pisco and the Chacraraju mountains. From the city of Huaraz we will leave very early with our private vehicle for 3 hours approximately, then we will start with the walk until we reach the lagoon, 3 hours. This is one of the most beautiful glacial lakes in the north of the Cordillera Blanca. It is one of the most impressive scenic walks of the Cordillera Blanca, a truly unique and special place. We will enjoy an incredible landscape that offers us a combination of panoramic views of the mountains in the Cordillera Blanca, beautiful lakes of colors, vegetation and magnificent waters. It falls falling along the valley.

Cordillera Huayhuash – Mini Huayhuash Trek 4 Days SEASON: April to November. DISTANCE: 47 Km. ALTITUDE: 3300 – 4760 meters above sea level. RATING: Moderate WEATHER: Warm to hot in the daytime / temperate cold at nights. TREKKING TIME: 5 to 8 hours a day.

It is the largest lagoon in Cordillera Blanca. Located to the east of the City of Caraz, it is an ideal place for acclimatization and for the recreation of many tourists looking for adventure in this part of the Cordillera Blanca. We can take kayaking and boat trips. - Height of the Paron Lagoon 4200 m. - Maximum Trek Altitude: 4,350 m. (Viewpoint of the lagoon and mountains). - Difficulty: Easy. - Duration: 1 days. - Recommended time: April - October. (ALL YEAR) - Place of Visit: Huascaran National Park. - Expedition temperature: On the Day + 13 ° C to + 25 ° C.

Climbing a mountain is something that everyone must do before dying, Nevado Mateo is ideal to start with this passion. The Peruvian Andes offer us endless possibilities, but only the Nevado Mateo offers us such a simple ascent and despite this it is more than 5,150 meters high and with a 360 view of the most beautiful mountains of the Cordillera Blanca , within the Huascarán National Park.

Explore the archaeological sites of Huaraz and Querococha Lake on a comprehensive coach tour. Pass by local villages and pastures filled with lush greenery and an abundance of alpacas and llamas. Visit the site of Chavin de Huantar to explore the castle and surrounding ruins before heading to the modern museum to learn about the history of this area.

Treks depart from Huaraz, an adventure town where you can check your gear and pick up snacks for your ride to the trailhead near Vaqueria (12,139 ft / 3700 m) or Cashapampa (9514 ft / 2900 m). The highest point along this 27 mile (43 km) walk is Punta Union Pass (15,616 ft / 4760 m). If you have more time to spend in the wilderness, there are a few side treks you can make, extending the trip to a week or more. The following itinerary starts at Vaqueria.

because it is a great experience that helps you disconnect and connect with nature and with yourself

Visit mountain towns and natural beauty during this full-day tour from Huaraz, Peru which is a great way to spend a day acclimatizing before hiking in the Cordillera Blanca. Pass through small towns before reaching Yungay to tour the preserved center of town which was buried by a landslide. Within Huascaran National Park, enjoy Lake Paron including a short hike and plenty of time for photos of snow-capped peaks.

Chopicalqui is sometimes dubbed the easiest 6000 peak in the Cordillera Blanca, with good reason as its south-west ridge route is only rated around AD. This makes it very popular and it can be crowded at times. However, more than one party has been turned around by snow up to the chest on the last portions of the climb, and the route gets out of condition after each heavy snowfall.  Due to its proximity to the two Huascaran peaks, Chopicalqui can seem less significant than actual height would warrant, especially when seen from Huaraz. It is sometimes called the Eastern Huascaran summit.  The climb offers spectacular views of neighboring summits Huandoy, Chacraraju, Pisco and Huascaran, and most of the range is visible from the summit.

Together with Chopicalqui, Huascaran Sur and Norte form the Huascaran massif. Huascaran Sur is the highest mountain in the Cordillera Blanca as well as in whole Peru and consequently quite popular. The south summit is 113 meters higher than its (much less frequented) northern twin. The first ascent to H. Sur took place in 1932 by a German-Austrian expedition, whereas H. Norte is said to be climbed as early as 1908 by Annie Peck, an American schoolmistress.  The normal route to H. South (via Garganta and the NW-face) is rated PD. The crux of the route is climbing the everchanging Garganta icefall to the camp 2 at 5900 meters. The W-face (the shield, D+) can be gained from the ascent to Garganta, too. Moreover there are lots of very hard (TD, ED) lines on the NE and E face of H. Sur.