Like a beautiful woman, the Cordillera Blanca gives up its secrets to whoever truly dares to explore them. One of the best ways is to head to Santa Cruz, Llanganuco, in the heart of the Andes.
From there, it is all about walking, exploring, admiring and filling up your camera’s memory in an effort to capture so much beauty: lakes, peaks, gorges, streams, flora and fauna… and a sky that will leave you speechless.
How to get to Santa Cruz-Llanganuco?
Route 1
Lima-Ancash:
1 h approximately
Ancash-Huascaran National Park:
2 h approximately
Huascaran National Park trek Santa Cruz-Llanganuco:
20 min approximately
What to do at Santa Cruz-Llanganuco?
Practically mandatory: the treks. The most famous route is Santa Cruz-Quebrada Ulta.
Take photographs that won’t need a filter.
Meditate and listen to the beating heart of the Andes.
General information
Climate:
Min. 7 ℃ / Max. 27 ℃Essentials:
Climbing gear, camera, warm clothing, sunscreen.Altitude:
3 910 meters above sea level
