– Region: Ancash — PN Huascarán (Pitec Valley, above Huaraz)

 – Elevation: 4450

 – GPS Coordinates: 9.484° S, 77.379° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — 3-4hr from Pitec TH (45min taxi from Huaraz) 

 – Opening Season: Apr–Oct

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

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

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: PN Huascarán entry PEN 30 foreigners

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Closest significant hike from Huaraz. Beautiful turquoise lake under rocky walls. Popular acclimatization trek. Laguna Churup (4,450m) — worth overnighting for sunrise.