THE JEWEL OF THE RANGE

PARON LAGOON 4250M

DURATIONFULL DAY
FROMUPON REQUEST
DIFFICULTY
EASY
CODE: HZ-PAR-FD

The Mirror of The Andes

Located in the Huaylas province, Paron Lagoon is the most important freshwater reservoir in the Cordillera Blanca. Surrounded by imposing peaks like Artesonraju (the Paramount Pictures logo) and Huandoy, it offers an unparalleled turquoise landscape.

ELEVATION4,250 MASL
VIEWSCordillera Blanca
SCHEDULE08:00 AM
DESTINATIONCaraz Dulzura
The Mirror of
LATITUDE09° 00' 00" S
LONGITUDE77° 41' 00" W
Full Day

Timeline

AM
08:00 AM

DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ

Heading north visiting Carhuaz (handmade ice cream), Yungay and Caraz (famous for its manjar blanco dulce de leche).

AM
11:00 AM

PARON LAGOON

Arrival at Cruz de Mayo control. Entrance to the lagoon surrounded by snowy peaks. Time for the viewpoint, boat rides, or kayaking.

PM
03:30 PM

RETURN

Lunch at a local country restaurant on the route. Return to Huaraz with a final stop at the Main Square.

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