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The Top 13 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 our list of Ancash’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 5, 2025

Lake Churup

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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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Laguna Wilcacocha

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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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Arhuaycocha Lake

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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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Laguna Parón Viewpoint

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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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Laguna Orconcocha

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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.
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Laguna Cullicocha

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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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Huaripampa Valley

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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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Abra Anacuchocha – 4340 m

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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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Laguna Parón

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Nice ride feasible by bike from the PARON village on an easy road without too many steep slopes, hire a taxi to Caraz 30 sols about 8 euros and take …

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Laguna Jahuacocha Campsite

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Beautifully located campsite on Laguna Jahuacocha. A local woman sells beer here, among other things. Perfect at the end of the Huayhuash Trek.

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