Welcome to Cordillera Blanca

One of the most breathtaking parts of the continent (both figuratively and literally), the Cordillera Blanca is the world’s highest tropical mountain range and encompasses some of South America’s highest mountains. Andean leviathans include the majestic Nevado Alpamayo (5947m), once termed ‘the most beautiful mountain in the world’ by the Austrian Alpine Club. Others include Nevado Huascarán (at 6768m, Peru’s highest), Pucajirca (6046m), Nevado Quitaraju (6036m) and Nevado Santa Cruz (Nevado Pucaraju; 6259m).

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Situated in the tropical zone, the Cordillera Blanca stands to be affected greatly as global warming increases; there exists significant evidence that the glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca show a measurable decrease in their volume and that the snow line has receded in recent decades. Other threats to the park include litter and high-altitude livestock grazing on endangered qeñua (Polylepis) trees.

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Trekking Llaca Glacier Lake in the Cordillera Blanca

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Mount Huascaran, Huascaran National Park, Ancash RegionLlaca Lake is in the northeast of Huaraz city. We go there by car and it takes us about 01 hour. At Llaca Lake, we can find typical wildflowers of Cordillera Blanca such as Chawe Chawe (Cebolla Silvestre-werneria nubigena), Campanita (liliaceae), Chocho Silvestre (lupinus) and others. This glacier lake is below Ranrapalca (6,162 m) and Oshapalca Mountains (5,881 m). During our hike, we can see Vizcachas; an animal similar to the rabbit, but the Vizcacha has a squirrel tale as the Chinchilla. There are quenual trees; this plant was used by prehispanic people to get dyeing colors such as pink, beige and green. Once we get to the lake, we can enjoy everything about this glacier lake and its spectacular scenery.Duration: 1 hour
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