Hiking in Parón: The Unmissable Routes from Huaraz

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ID: GYG820511-1305108
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Country: Peru

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the Parón Lagoon in this exciting excursion from Huaraz! We will take a beautiful trekking route from Caraz, enjoying the impressive landscapes of the Cordillera Blanca, don't miss it!
Itinerary
8:00 AM: We will pick you up at your hotel in Huaraz and start our trip north, heading to Parón Lake, one of the largest and most attractive of the Cordillera Blanca.
On the way, you will enjoy the impressive landscapes of the snow-capped mountains of Caraz and Piramide. We will continue to the northeast of the Callejón de Huaylas until we reach the town of Caraz, where we will take a minibus to ascend to the lagoon.
Upon arrival, we will begin a hike of about an hour and a half on the left side of the lagoon. This hiking route offers spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca, culminating in the majestic Parón Lagoon, the largest natural freshwater reservoir in the region.
Free time: You will enjoy half an hour to rest and admire the scenery. With renewed energy, we start the walk back to Caraz, where you can taste a traditional sweet: the famous manjar blanco.
Finally, we will return to your hotel in Huaraz, with the excursion concluding around 5:30 PM.

Highlights

  • Lake Parón is the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca.
  • Its turquoise color and the surrounding peaks will take your breath away.
  • From Lake Parón, you can see the Garcilaso Pyramid and Nevado Pisco.

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.