CLIMATE CHANGE

PASTORURI GLACIER 4900M

DURATION08 HOURS
FROMUPON REQUEST
DIFFICULTY
EASY
CODE: HZ-PAS-FD

Climate Change Route

Pastoruri Glacier is one of the most accessible destinations to touch snow in the Cordillera Blanca. On the route, we will observe the impressive Puyas Raimondi, rock paintings, and carbonated waters in the heart of southern Huaraz.

ELEVATION4,900 MASL
FLORAPuyas Raimondi
DESTINATIONSouth Huaraz
NATUREGlacier & Lagoons
Climate Change
LATITUDE09° 52' 00" S
LONGITUDE77° 11' 00" W
Full Day

Timeline

AM
08:30 AM

DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ

Heading south passing through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac. Stop at the Catac community control (S/. 25.00).

AM
11:00 AM

PUYAS & GLACIER

Visit to the Puyas Raimondi, puma water eyes, and rock paintings. Arrival at Pastoruri Glacier and lagoon (5200m at the highest point).

PM
03:00 PM

RETURN

Lunch at a local restaurant and return to Huaraz. Final stop at the Main Square.

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