SANTA CRUZ Trek📍Huaraz, Peru 🇵🇪
Embark on the legendary 4-day Santa Cruz trek through Peru's Cordillera Blanca, starting and ending in Huaraz. This journey takes you past breathtaking glacial lakes like Arhuaycocha and Jatuncocha, over the stunning Punta Union pass, and offers views of world-famous peaks like Alpamayo.
Punta Union
The highlight of the Santa Cruz trek, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Arhuaycocha
A stunning alpine lake at 4420m, framed by the towering Pucahirca and Rinrihirca peaks.
Jatuncocha
A beautiful lake located at 3886m, offering a peaceful respite in a stark valley.
Taullipampa
A campsite located at 4174m, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, including Taulliraju.
Paria
A campsite located at 3756m, serving as a resting point after the first day of trekking from Huaraz.
Honda Ravine
A scenic ravine featuring waterfalls and wildlife along the river as you descend towards Cashapampa.
Lagos Llanganuco
Two stunning glacial lakes, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, located at 3860m, known for their breathtaking beauty.
Chinancocha
One of the two Llanganuco lakes, Chinancocha is renowned for its striking turquoise waters at 3860m.
Orconcocha
The second of the Llanganuco lakes, Orconcocha sits alongside Chinancocha, contributing to the stunning glacial scenery.
Taullicocha
A picturesque lake situated near the Taullipampa campsite, reflecting the surrounding mountains.
Llamacorral
A campsite located at 3777m, providing comfortable lodging with spectacular views after a day of hiking.
Cashapampa
A small settlement at 2916m marking the end of the Santa Cruz trek, accessible via a descent through the valley.
Cordillera Blanca
A magnificent mountain range in Peru, home to the Santa Cruz trek and countless stunning peaks, lakes, and glaciers.