The Parón Lagoon, located in Peru's Cordillera Blanca, is a turquoise water mirror surrounded by snow-capped peaks. With an altitude of more than 4,000 metres, it is the largest lake of glacial origin in this country, offering an impressive landscape.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Huaraz and Tour to Parón Lagoon
-We start with the pick up from the hotel at 8:00 a.m. to go to the city of Caraz, 70 km from Huaraz.
-Here we will start a hike uphill on a dirt road until we reach the wonderful Laguna Parón.
-We will be able to admire the Andean flora and contemplate the beautiful mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, such as the Artesonraju (Paramount Mountain), the Pyramid of Garcilazo and Caraz. The turquoise waters make this destination an unforgettable experience.
-After exploring the site, we return by the same route to Caraz and continue to Huaraz. The tour concludes between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm.
Day 2: Nevado Pastoruri
-This day we will head south of Huaraz.
-First we will stop in the Carpa sector, from where we will start our visit to the Patococha lagoon, famous for the presence of wild ducks.
-Afterwards, we will appreciate the sparkling waters that emerge naturally from the subsoil.
-Continuing with the adventure, we will arrive at Pumapampa, where we will find the lagoon of the 7 infinite colours and the forest of Puyas Raymondi, the most representative plant of the Andes.
Finally, we will visit the snow-capped Pastoruri, taking pictures and exploring its frozen lake and ice walls. Then we will return to Huaraz.
Day 3: Laguna 69 Trek - Return to Huaraz
-We will start at approximately 5:30 am in a private vehicle, heading towards the enchanting valley of Llanganuco.
-We will pass through the park control, zigzagging along the Llanganuco ravine and enjoying the views of the nearby Chinancocha and Orconcocha lagoons.
-After a brief stop, we head to Cebollapampa, the starting point of the exciting hike to Laguna 69.
-The hike to the lagoon will take approximately 3 hours. It is located just below the imposing Chacraraju mountain (6112 m.).
-We will return by the same trail for 2 hours to Cebollapampa, where our transport will be waiting for us to return to Huaraz.
