WILCACOCHA LAGOON

Just arrived in Huaraz and eager to explore? Laguna Wilcacocha is the perfect warm-up hike for your Andean adventure. It's a short, scenic trek that is flexible—you can choose to do it in the morning or afternoon, making it great for acclimatizing to the altitude.

The trail begins at the Santa Cruz Bridge and winds through local farms and small Andean communities. As you ascend, the views become increasingly breathtaking—culminating at Lake Wilcacocha, which sits at an elevation of 3,804 m.a.s.l. Here, you can take in the entire Cordillera Blanca, featuring snowy peaks, serene waters, and vibrant local culture—this is what Peru is all about.