Viconga — HOT SPRINGS (Huayhuash — Day 5, BEST CAMP)

 – Region: Ancash — Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit

 – Elevation: 4400

 – GPS Coordinates: 10.378° S, 76.971° 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 highlight. 3 HOT SPRING POOLS (one with soap, two for soaking). Cold beer and Coca-Cola from local vendor. Flushing toilets. Ruins of old Shining Path camp visible nearby (historical). After Portachuelo de Huayhuash pass (4,750m).

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