CORDILLERA BLANCA
CHACAS & OLYMPIC POINT
DURATION09 HOURS
FROMUPON REQUEST
DIFFICULTY
EASY
CODE: HZ-CHAC-FD
Tradition and Heights
TECHNICAL PACKAGE
A spectacular journey crossing the Cordillera Blanca through the world's highest vehicular tunnel (Punta Olímpica 4,736 masl). We will visit Chacas, a town famous for its colonial architecture and its wood carving workshops of the Operation Mato Grosso.ELEVATION4,736 MASL
TUNNELOlympic Point
DESTINATIONChacas (Conchucos)
ARTWood carving
LATITUDE09° 09' 00" S
LONGITUDE77° 21' 00" W
Full Day
Timeline
AM
07:30 AM
DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ
Travel to Carhuaz. Ascent through the Ulta gorge with views of Huascarán and Contrahierbas. Payment of entrance fees (S/. 30.00 EX / S/. 12.00 N).
AM
11:00 AM
OLYMPIC POINT & CHACAS
Stop at the viewpoint and cross the world's highest tunnel. Visit to Cancaraga lagoon. Arrival in Chacas, visit to the church, square, and artisan workshops.
PM
03:00 PM
LUNCH & RETURN
Lunch in Chacas and return by the same route to Huaraz, enjoying the high mountain landscapes again.
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