Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today! Sign Up for Free | Sign In

Off the Beaten Path in Huaraz

Home » Travel Guides » South America » Peru » Departamento de Ancash » Huaraz » Off the Beaten Path

Huaraz Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

Off the Beaten Path in Huaraz

Pisco
by darthmilmo

Tips and photos of unusual, out-of-the-way Huaraz attractions, posted by real travelers and locals.

Huaraz Map

• 6 Members Living in Huaraz
• 273 Huaraz Photos
• 0 Huaraz Videos
• 107 Huaraz Tips

Huaraz Off the Beaten Path

Tips 11 - 15 of 15

Sort By: Most Recent | Best Rated


	Santa Cruz Trek: the end of the trek

Updated By darthmilmo on October 12, 2002

Huaraz Page by darthmilmo

Santa Cruz Trek

by darthmilmo

The fourth day we walked from the Quebrada Arhuaycocha to the end of the trail. We descended from an altitude of 4100 meters to one of 2900 meters in a single day by foot. It was a cloudy day at first, but we managed to avoid the rains since it was left behind us. We walked about 7 hours that day through a rocky path to the town of Cashapampa. My feet were killing me! At the end, we took a series of collectivos back to Huaraz. As in any trek, we toasted the night off with a good big meal :).

Leave a Comment

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip

Visiting Huaraz?

Read reviews about Huaraz Hotels

Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.


	Santa Cruz Trek: Weather Takes a turn for the Best

Updated By darthmilmo on October 12, 2002

Huaraz Page by darthmilmo

Santa Cruz Trek

by darthmilmo

The second day turned out to be cloudy at first so we walked only 2 or 3 hours and decided to camp out for the night to let the weather pass. The South Africans and the British gal were in a rush so they parted away past the big overpass. We camped next to a lagoon just before the big overpass of the trek. Luck was in our favor, and by early afternoon that same day, the clouds were gone so we got to see an amazing view of the snowy mountains, which are the best I have ever seen, even to this date. The Aussie told me that these peaks make those in Canada and the Rocky Mountains look like little hills. The sizes of these peaks are amazing. We took a daytrip that afternoon to the top of a peak and got an even better view of the snowy peaks. We camped at about 4200 meters above sea level that night. Being so high, we couldn't find firewood to make a fire. That didn’t stopped us from appreciating a bright full moon sparkling on the lagoon and illuminating the towering snowy peaks.

Leave a Comment

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Santa Cruz Trek: the Big Overpass

Updated By darthmilmo on October 12, 2002

Huaraz Page by darthmilmo

Santa Cruz Trek: the Big
Overpass

by darthmilmo

The third day we took the challenge of crossing the highest overpass of the trek. It took us about 1 and 1/2 hour to reach the top at 4700 meters above sea level. At the top, the view of both valleys was breathtaking. There were even more snowy peaks then at the camp since we got to see both sides.

Leave a Comment

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Santa Cruz Trek: Quebrada Arhuaycocha's Glacier

Updated By darthmilmo on October 12, 2002

Huaraz Page by darthmilmo

Admiring the view of the
Glacier

by darthmilmo

We took the advice of two Aussies and decided to camp near the climber's basecamp at Quebrada Arhuaycocha. The climb down the valley was easy, but the climb up to the campsite was as demanding as the overpass we had made that same day. Once on top, the view from the small valley of several snowy peaks in front and behind turned out to be wonderful. Well worth the detour! We camped at a base camp for climbers at 4100 meters above sea level. We of course had no equipment to approach the peaks, but we did take a day trip up a few hundred meters to see the huge glacier. I had never seen a glacier so up close in my life and I can tell you it looked huge! We managed to make a fire tonight, but the lack of oxygen in the air at this height proved to be a real challenge maker for us. It rained that night on us so our stuff was wet in the morning; some ice was even stuck on the tent :).

Leave a Comment

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Pastoruri

By schuurton on November 4, 2003

Huaraz Page by schuurton

Pastoruri

by schuurton

take an excursion from Huaraz to the icecaves, on the way, lots of stops with beautiful views. You'll get to about 5.000 metres.

Leave a Comment

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip

Visiting Huaraz?

Read reviews about Huaraz Hotels

Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

1 | 2

More Huaraz Tips

Overview	Hotels and Accommodations Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
Things To Do Tips: 32 - Photos: 68	Nightlife Tips: 4 - Photos: 3
Transportation Tips: 5 - Photos: 9	Restaurants Tips: 16 - Photos: 17
Shopping Tips: 7 - Photos: 15	Off the Beaten Path Tips: 15 - Photos: 19
Tourist Traps Tips: 2 - Photos: 2	Warnings or Dangers Tips: 5 - Photos: 4
Local Customs Tips: 2 - Photos: 2	Packing Lists Tips: 4 - Photos: 3
Sports Travel Tips: 3 - Photos: 2	General Tips Tips: 5 - Photos: 5

Best Huaraz Travel Deals

Bespoke Peru Tours
Private & Tailor-made Tours to Peru from $1111. Classic & Luxury!

The Ritz-Carlton Resorts
A Deluxe Room, Breakfast for Two Internet, Parking & More Included!

Great Wolf - Pocono
Enjoy Family Adventure & Fun at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos!

Peru Selected Hotels
Compare Low Prices For Best hotels Personalized Service- Peru Experts

Abercrombie & Kent
Official Site - A&K Luxury Holidays Ask a Travel Expert.