Carhuacocha (Huayhuash — Day 3, KEY CAMP)

 – Region: Ancash — Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit

 – Elevation: 4138

 – GPS Coordinates: 10.333° S, 76.930° W

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — marked but remote circuit trail 

 – Opening Season: May–Sep

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0  – Showers: No — EXCEPT Viconga (hot springs!)

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream/lake (treat) – Meals & food: No — bring stove

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Community fee S/. 10–40 (paid on trail to local communities)

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: THE signature camp. FULL FACE VIEW of Yerupajá (6,634m — Peru’s 2nd highest), Yerupajá Chico (6,121m), Siula Grande (6,344m), Jirishanca. Best mountain views from any camp in South America. Rest day strongly recommended. Local sometimes sells bread, cheese, fresh trout.

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