World Heritage Site: Huascaran National Park

Trek Santa Cruz (Ancash), RTW 2013

201307 - Cordillera Blanca

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the way to Laguna Churup 4485m con el Nevado Churup 5495m al fondo

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Pastoruri Glacier, Ancash Region, Peru

Glaciar Pastoruri-Parque Nacional Huascarán

Puya raimondii

Many of Peru’s most picturesque mountains and natural landmarks reside in the Ancash Region’s Huascaran National Park. Designated as a World Heritage Site in 1985, you’ll find an abundance of remote lakes, glaciers, and the spiky endemic plant Puya raimondii.

Do you want more pictures from this location? Visit the Huascaran National Park gallery and Peru Wonders group.

Photos from ana_ge, Steve Behaeghel, Felipe Roos, twiga269 ॐ FEMENTasiulairam, brianwlackey, @Rsan, and inyucho.