12-Nights Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca

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Experience the extraordinary beauty of Peru's Cordillera Blanca on this high-altitude trek for experienced hikers. Explore the highest tropical mountain range in the world, with 27 peaks over 19,000 feet, linked by isolated valleys. Hike through a glacial wilderness of translucent turquoise lakes, hidden waterfalls, and striking pinnacles, and keep an eye out for vicunas and soaring condors. Drink in vistas of sharply ridged peaks, including the remarkable "perfect" pyramid of Alpamayo. Challenging? Yes, but a fantastic, bucket-list triumph for those who choose to undertake it.

Highlights:

• Feast your eyes on beautiful mountain scenery that rivals the Himalaya in scale
• Cross seven mountain passes and camp at altitudes of 12,000 to 14,800 feet
• Take in majestic mountain views at Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Important Trip Details:
This is a very challenging trek with several consecutive days of strenuous hiking on rocky terrain, with elevations exceeding 15,000-feet. Physical excursion further challenged by basic camping conditions, and varying weather. Participants should look forward to a goal-oriented experience.

Minimum Age: 17

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Lima Lima Lima, "the City of the Kings," became the effective capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, established 1560. Today, a visit to Lima may serve as a unique Peruvian experience that offers a glimpse into the Andean world, Spanish tradition and the country's modern aspect. Visit handsome old buildings and baroque churches that testify to the city's religious background and the Plaza de Armas, shared by the realms of the Catholic church, municipality and national government. The pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac lie a short distance south of the city. Once a ceremonial site, Pachacamac has been the most important religious center of the Andean world since before the age of Christ. Stop and admire The Temple of the Sun and the Moon, Lima's outstanding museums, and Machu Picchu - a "Jewel in the Mist."	Destination Guide
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Huaraz Huaraz Huaraz is located in the highlands of Peru, and is visited for its pre-Inca and Inca archaeological monuments, cultural heritage and grand natural landscapes. It is often a base for treks to Cordillera Blanca and Chavin, and hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and other adventurous activities and winter sports are popular in Huaraz.	Destination Guide

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