Day Hike

Departure from Caraz to the Llanganuco sector of Huascarán National Park, passing through Yungay. The group travels by private transport to Lake Orconcocha (3,860 m a.s.l.), the higher of the two, and begins the downhill walk along its shore to Lake Chinancocha (3,850 m a.s.l.) — both turquoise-colored lakes, with the snow-capped Huascarán (6,768 m) and Yanapaccha (5,380 m) in the background. From Chinancocha, the route continues downhill along the entire María Josefa Trail, crossing an extensive forest of quenual trees, bromeliads and orchids, to the point where the transport waits for the return to Caraz.

An extension of the Parón route to the small Laguna Artesoncocha, with a panorama of the snow-capped peaks that surround the lake. More challenge and more scenery than the gentle Laguna Parón version.

An alternative to Laguna 69 with the same level of difficulty and fewer visitors, located at the foot of the snow-capped Hualcán (6,122 m a.s.l.), whose meltwater feeds the lake. A good option for those who already know the destination or want a less-traveled route.

A hike to Laguna Huallcacocha, in the Ulta ravine, with a river crossing, wetlands and quenual forests along the way. No technical terrain; the real challenge is the altitude.