Huascaran- Ancash
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If you enjoy snow then Ancash is the place for you!
Huascarán National Park, Parque Nacional Huascarán (Spanish) is a Peruvian national park that comprises most of the mountain range known as Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical mountain range, which is part of the central Andes, in the region of Ancash.
Among its wide variety of attractions you can find snow capped mountains, lakes, valleys, beaches and unique flora and fauna.
There are approximately 660 glaciers and 300 lagoons formed by glaciers within the park. It also boasts exceptional hydrological potentials, thanks to snowy peaks that feed the Santa, Marañon and Pativilca River basin. The park is home to the highest mountain in Peru.
The Huascarán Mountain sits at 6,768 meters (22,205 ft.) above sea level, referred to as “ The Roof of Peru” located in the western cordillera of the Andes in the Ancash Department. This mountain has three summits. The South, with the highest peak of Peru at 6768 meters above sea level; the northern peak with 6555 m.a.s.l.; and the eastern summit, with 6354 m.a.s.l.
Those who ascend to the highest points enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Cordillera Blanca and Negra, lagoon glaciers, whitecap mountains, and the perfect setting with a blue sky. The unspoiled natural landscape is dramatic and the ecosystems in the park are thriving. Ancash offers visitors the opportunity to experience powerful landscapes. Some of the most visited and easy accessible attractions within the park are the LLanganuco Lagoons, Chinanchocha and Orconcocha, located at the foot of Huascaran.
Things to do: Boat rides, rock climbing, mountaineering, trekking, paragliding, mountain biking, camping, visiting archaeological sites, as well as bird, flora and fauna watching. The park boasts close to 25 trekking circuits and 102 climbing routes.
Climate: The temperature vary between -2 °C and 15 °C (28 and 59 °F), with the coldest temperatures occurring in the highest parts of the mountain range. It's sunny during the day and the rainy season occurs from December to March. The best season for visiting the park is between May and October.
Access From Lima to Huaraz. Daily Flights take 55 minutes to arrive from Lima to the capital of Ancash. Huaraz is 20 km from the airport.
Access by Land: From Lima to Huaraz. There are several bus lines that cover the 8 hour journey. The park offers different access roads from Huaraz, depending on which area visitors wish to reach.
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