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The turquoise water of Laguna 69 below a snowy peak

Peru Unplugged

The Cordillera Blanca

Glacier lakes, high trails and Peru's tallest peak, Huascarán, from a base in Huaraz.

Effort
Demanding
Altitude
~4,600 m · Very highverify
Who it suits
Hikers who want mountains without the crowds.
Where
Huaraz & the Cordillera Blanca

Day hikes like Laguna 69 climb above 4,500 metres, so we build up over several days with shorter walks first.

Longer treks like the Santa Cruz circuit are possible for experienced hikers.

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Tell us when you'd like to go and what you'd love to see. Your Peru Specialist will come back with ideas, honest advice on altitude and timing, and a clear price.

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