The Top 14 Lakes in Ancash
Looking to visit the best lakes in Ancash? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse …
Last updated: September 22, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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Laguna Cullicocha is located at an altitude of 4,630 m in the Huascarán National Park. The lake, as well as the Laguna Rajucocha/Yuracocha (4,700 m) located slightly above, are fed …
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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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The pass between Huari and San Luis is a beautiful challenge. The slope isn't very steep coming from Huari, but there are many rocks. Coming from San Luis, the slope …
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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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