The Top 7 Attractions in Yungay
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Yungay. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Yungay is a region where 7
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Punta Unión Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Pass Punta Union Highest point of the Santa Cruz Trek: 4,750 m
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View of Artesonraju
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this campsite you have a sensational view of the Artesonraju, the "Paramount" mountain!
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Laguna Orconcocha
Highlight • Lake
The two lakes, Lagunas Llanganuco also known as Llanganuco Chinancocha and Llanganuco Orconcocha, lie at an altitude of 3,860 m in a single glacier in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langanuco_Lakes
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langanuco_Lakes
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Nevado Taulliraju
Highlight • Summit
The 5,830 m high Nevado Taulliraju is located in the Cordillera Blanca in the Huascarán National Park. The mountain river Quebrada Santa Cruz rises from its glacier and glacial lake.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taulliraju
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taulliraju
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Huaripampa Valley
Highlight • Gorge
The Santa Cruz Trek leads through the Quebrada Santa Cruz valley. By crossing the Punta Union pass you reach the narrow Quebrada Huaripampa valley with several mountain lakes below the …
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Llanganuco Lake
Highlight • Lake
perfect spot for camping.
I pitched my tent here the night before cycling the Portachuelo de Llanganuco.
incredibly beautiful place.
highly recommended
I pitched my tent here the night before cycling the Portachuelo de Llanganuco.
incredibly beautiful place.
highly recommended
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Portachuelo de LLanganuco 4767 msnm
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
This Portachuelo is guarded by snow-capped mountains as imposing as Huascarán, Pisco, Huandoy and Chopicalqui.
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