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Huaraz Slideshow
Huaraz
Travel Blogs from Huaraz, Peru
The world famous Santa Cruz trek.
The Cordilleras Blancas of Peru is the second highest mountain range in the world after the Himalayas. With 22 peaks towering above 6000 m (19,800 ft), it makes for one of the most spectacular places in the world for trekking. It took me four days to ...
Santa Cruz - Day Four - 3900m (5k)
... from NZ we had seen everything to do with sheep! After an awesome drive, past the highest mountain in Peru, the Swiss contingent departed back to Huaraz, leaving the remaining four and guide (one of the French girls, unluckily the one attacked by ...
Treking the Cordillera Huayhuash
Hi all, in an effort to write better entries that are more informative and hopefully not quite as long, we are going to try and write slightly more often. That and our bus doesn´t leave until about 9:30 tonight and we have absolutely nothing else to ...
My first mountaineering experience at 18,765 ft.
I must honestly say that mountaineering has never been my cup of tea. I never dreamt of climbing peaks just for the sake of it. I normally only risk my life when there's no other choice, which happens often enough on a world tour such as ...
Back on the Armstrong Scale...
Not been up to much since I've been ill. The injection I had which was supposed to stop me being sick in one hour took 12 hours but by Sun morning I'd stopped puking up and just felt pukey for days. That morning all I managed to do was have a shower ...
Huarazadous Waste
... . We slowly weaved our way down the gravel path through small villages and past lots of small houses. We eventually arrived back in Huaraz and had a couple of options. Either go back to the hostel or cycle a bit further and go to some hot springs. We ...
Amazing hiking & City time..
... on a stick- tasty... After a couple of days in Lima we had had enough so headed to a lovely little town called Huaraz further North. Its in the middle of some amazing mountains (Cordillera Blanca)- we managed to get out for a couple of days ...
trek de santa cruz***
... à la finale qui nous offre notre future compagne de voyage pour les 2 prochaines semaines. Retour en taxi collectifs et bus jusqu'à huaraz où l'on n'arrive même pas à négocier avec notre hôtel pour prendre une douche, alors qu on y a quand même ...
Laguna 69
... day today as I was so tired from the hike last night, but now I´m a bit bored, there´s not that much to do in Huaraz itself except admire the surrounding mountains. Tomorrow I am going on a tour of Chavin de Huantar and then in the evening I am taking ...
Santa Cruz - Day One - 3750m (12k)
... above 3000m!) Victor (our guide) told us about the rigorous training over three years to become certified in the area (Huaraz has an internationally recognized guide school). Over three years the course diluted from 85 to only 4 survivors. Later he ...
Santa Cruz - Day Three - 3635m (18k)
to Cachunapampa - 3635m (18k) The big day. Seven hours. We quickly climbed in the last falling flakes of the overnight snow up a steep rocky path to the high point of the trip, the pass of Punta Union (4750m). Great highlight to stand at 4750m for ...
holy freakin' crap!
... pig, in fact it's across the street from this internet cafe but neither of us went running toward the restaurant. We arrived in Huaraz yesterday evening (Saturday) On the bus we watched "Los Dos Torres" or "The Two Towers" the best lines were Gollum ...
First taste of hiking at altitude
... We headed inland and there were amazing views of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range including snow capped mountains and a huge frozen lake. Huaraz itself wasn't very nice but it was surrounded by beautiful scenery. One day me, Ness, Mary & Christine ...
Happy birthday!
Finally, i´m out of Lima. We took the overnight bus and arrived this morning to Huaraz, 3700 meters above sea level. This town is a center for trekking and hiking in the region and is a major attraction for trekkers from around the globe. But, ...
Santa Cruz Trek, Huaraz, Peru
... who you book it through, it will be done with Galaxia. You can book the tour directly through them once arriving in Huaraz or Alpes Hostel also did it through Galaxia for s/.310. Through Galaxia or the hostel, that price includes all equipment ...
Back in the mountains
... site when you see a traditionaly dressed woman, walking in front of a store selling electronic equipment, while traffic goes roaring by. Huaraz is different from other cities I have been in. Each city I have been to in Peru seems to have it´s own ...
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
... at a time, then have a break for half a minute and so on. The thing is, we came from Trujillo (sea level), to Huaraz (about 3000m above sea level) and then straight up to 4750. But the Andes are absolutely beautiful, check out the pictures. After we ...
From desert to snowy mountains in one bus ride!
Hello, We are now in Huaraz, one 8 h bus ride took us from beachside desert up to just over 3000m in the Andes. We are now in the Cordillera Blanca, the world´s highest tropical mountain range which contains Huascaran, Peru´s highest mountain. ...
4 Day Santa Cruz Treck-Vale la Pena
Huaraz is a small little mountain town in Peru that is close to a famous national park that is home to some of the tallest peaks in the region. The Santa Cruz trek is rather famous, and it was a really cool trek to do. We went with a ...
Entre las Nubes
... of us to carry on. As we started the second day I was already feeling the effects of the altitude. I only spent a night in Huaraz and thus didn't get enough time to acclimatise, however, I carried on regardless, hoping I would feel better during the day. ...
high in the mountains
... of 17 hours of pretty much non stop bus travel (* can be done in a day Mancorra (overnight) - Trujillo - Chimbote - Huaraz). Incredible journey through a barren canyon, spectacular views, and breathtaking drops on one side of the bus to the deep ...
Uhu und Aufbruch
Was wir gestern noch nicht erwaehnt hatten. Da war noch die Kneipe 13 Buhos (Uhus), in der wir versumpft sind. Der Wirt Lucho braut dort sein Coca-Bier. Red and Brown. In Flensburger Flaschen. Und Bob singt dazu. Jezt fehlte nur noch der Che... What an ...
Mountain Warriors - breaking and entering!
... mountain adventure and his altitude sickness in Huaraz I refer you to jb´s journal below http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Peru/Huaraz/blog-115 824.html I will only add some extra photos and other details.... In truth we were lucky ...
Amazing! Santa Cruz trek
... 2000m I am sure you are all wondering. Well it is amazing. We are currently staying in Huaraz, a small, popular town in the Andes, Peru. This town is famous for its nearby National park which has over 22 peaks higher ...
The Highpoint of Our Trip
... in our semi-bed seats under warm blankets and went to sleep for the 7 hour trip winding up the mountains to Huaraz-the Switzerland of Peru-at over 10,000 feet above sea level. Ironically, all the tourist activities involve leaving Huaraz. ...
The Cordillera Blanca
... mountains. We dutifully complied. So the next morning we awoke early to set off on a walk to the Willkawain ruins 8km northeast of Huaraz. As we were leaving we met a Swedish lady called Anna who asked to come with us, which we were happy to agree to ...
Farmer´s Strike- Road to the Huayhuash blocked
... however our plans have been delayed due to a farmer strike. The farmers have blockaded the road to the Huayhuash from Huaraz. Authorities say the strike should end at the earliest tomorrow evening but more than likely the road will be closed until ...
Roads All Clear
Thankfully the strike ended pretty quickly. The road we need to travel on is now open so tomorrow we are taking a 5:30 am bus to the village of Chiquian to beging the Huayhuash trek. This trek should take roughly 12-14 days and we will be spending the ...