An adventure excursion to the South of the city of Huaraz with visits to the gigantic Puyas Raymondi and lagoon of colors will be of this trip an unforgettable and ideal experience for people who have a short stay in the city of Huaraz. It is also perfect for the acclimatization of people who are going to hike and climb longer in this part of the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash.
Pickup included
Pick up from accommodation in Huaraz around 9:00 am to start this unforgettable adventure tours south of Huaraz to the snowy Pastoruri and observe beautiful landscapes of theCordillera Blanca. We will pass through picturesque towns of: Recuay (3,422 masl), Ticapampa (3,456 masl) and Catac (3,466msnm), where we will stop for a coca tea against soroche. Continuing with the tour, we will take a detour from the affirmed road towards the Quebrada Pachacoto, we arrive at the lagoon Patococha, area where the wild ducks of different varieties live, we will visit the water spring gassed from Pumapampa also known as the "fountain of youth", a 7-color lagoon called Pumapashimin. We will make a brief stop to get to know the Puya Raimondi, a representative plant of the Andes, it can grow up to 12 meters high, it produces clusters up to 8 thousand flowers and lives up to 100 years, but once it blooms it dies. 5:30 pm: Arrival in Huaraz.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Pick up from accommodation in Huaraz, please confirm details at time of booking.