– Region: Ancash — PN Huascarán (Santa Cruz Trek trailhead)

 – Elevation: 2900

 – GPS Coordinates: 8.903° S, 77.779° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2–T3 — marked trail access 

 – Opening Season: May–Sep (dry season)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream/lake (treat all water) – Meals & food: No — cook stove required

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: PN Huascarán entry fee (PEN 30/day foreigners) | park.gob.pe

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Cashapampa village — main trailhead for Santa Cruz Trek and Alpamayo Circuit. Small village. Transport from Caraz (30km). Mule hiring. PN entry registration.