Nevado Huascarán
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Description:
Nevado Huascarán, located in Áncash, Peru, is the highest peak in the country at 6,768 meters above sea level. It forms part of the imposing Cordillera Blanca and is a natural and cultural symbol of the Andes. It is famous for its biodiversity, protected within Huascarán National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. For tourists, it offers spectacular landscapes, lagoons like Llanganuco, and mountaineering routes that attract adventurers from around the world. Its natural beauty and historical significance make it a unique and iconic destination.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Trekking boots.
- Polar or wool gloves.
- Sun hat.
- Hat for the cold (polar or wool).
- Gore-Tex windproof pants.
- Glasses with UV protection.
- 40 L - 70 L backpack
- Water bottle.
- Sunscreen cream.
- Headlamp with extra batteries.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Cámara fotográfica.
- Toiletry bag and towels.
- Sandals
- Trekking poles
itinerary
Includes/Excludes
- Certified mountain guide.
- Chef specializing in regular and vegetarian food.
- first aid kit
- Oxygen cylinders
- Muleteer who takes care of pack animals (donkeys and muleteer).
- Camping equipment (2-person camping tent, sleeping mat, etc.).
- Kitchen equipment. (Dining tent, table, chairs, and cooking utensils).
- Transportation to the start and end of the trek.
- Food during the mountain expedition (Breakfast, picnic and dinner).
- During the trek, hot coca mate drinks are ideal for good acclimatization.
- Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park S/. 60.00 (For foreigners).
- Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park S/. 30.00 (for Peruvians).
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