HISTORY & NATURE LLANGANUCO LAKE
Turquoise in the High Mountains
The tour to Llanganuco is the quintessential Huaraz classic. It combines the natural beauty of turquoise lakes with the moving history of the Yungay Memorial, all under the shadow of the highest peaks in the Peruvian Andes.
Operations Timeline
DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ
Pick up from your hotel and journey north through the Huaylas Valley. First stop in Carhuaz to taste typical ice cream.
YUNGAY (MEMORIAL SITE)
Guided visit to the Yungay Memorial Site, a city buried by the 1970 landslide. A place of memory and history.
HUASCARAN NATIONAL PARK
Entry to the National Park. Ascent through the Llanganuco valley among Quenuales (Polylepis) forests.
LLANGANUCO LAKES
Visit to Chinacocha (female) and Orconcocha (male) lakes. Time for boats, hiking, and photography.
TARICA & HANDICRAFTS
Descent and stop at the artisanal village of Tarica to see ceramic work and buy souvenirs.
ARRIVAL IN HUARAZ
Arrival at Huaraz Main Square. End of the daily expedition.
Expedition Gallery
