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The Top 20 Attractions in Ancash

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Ancash. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ancash is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored …

Last updated: September 22, 2025

Laguna 69

As an inlet tour too high. Fun factor turns on after about 1 week Aklimatisierung. Highly recommended in June at the beginning of the dry season, as everything is still very green.

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Laguna Churup

The hike is great for acclimatizing to the environment and testing out a more challenging hike. We found the hike to be very good for preparing for Laguna 69 and the altitude. Fully recommended for testing out the altitude.

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Punta Unión Pass

Pass Punta Union Highest point of the Santa Cruz Trek: 4,750 m

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Laguna Wilcacocha

The laguna is really just a pond, the view of the Cordillera Blanca, which is quite impressive on a clear day, is well worth it.

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Chain-Assisted Climb in Huascarán National Park

Make sure you start your return journey in good time in case the weather changes and there is a risk of rain or thunderstorms. Some sections can then become tricky. …

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Laguna Arhuaycocha

The Laguna Arhuaycocha at 4420 m is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes, as the glacier flows directly into the lake. Campground about 150 meters below (Alpamayo Basecamp). Great flora, moderate ascent path.

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Huascarán

Huascarán National Park covers most of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in the central Andes of Peru. The park covers an area of 3,400 km2 and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

whc.unesco.org/en/list/333

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huascar%C3%A1n_National_Park

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Quebrada Santa Cruz

The Quebrada Santa Cruz mountain stream rises from the Nevado Taulliraju glacier (5,830 m) and crosses the high mountain range of the Cordillera Blanca from east to west. North of …

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View of Artesonraju

From this campsite you have a sensational view of the Artesonraju, the "Paramount" mountain!

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Laguna Parón Viewpoint

From the parking lot it is only a short climb to the lookout point. But it's worth it! Turquoise water and snow-capped mountains all around. As always, the weather has …

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