Huayhuash Inca Trail Peru

Huayhuash Inca Trail, the third most outstanding trek in Peru. Being the entry port Huaraz. Includes program, services and cost information.
 

Welcome to the Huayhuash Inca Trail Peru Trek !!!!

GENERAL INFORMATION

A great trail in the Northern part of the Andes, the Cordillera Huayhuash , that limits with Ancash, Huanuco and Lima. The Cordillera Huayhuash is also known as the mirrors of the sky because of the view of mountains and lakes, located between the Cordillera Blanca and Raura. This trail has been during centuries a road of communications which once belonged to the system of the Inca trails. The main Inca trail went parallel to the north part going by Baños (Nupe River) and coming out in Cajatambo to the coast ending in Pativilca or Paramonga. This trek goes through valleys and lakes, making a great view of landscapes with mountains and a special mystic feeling to be away from civilization. Even though, that in the last few years, the advance of communications have made roads in some parts that use to be the trail. Also this mountain range has been the direct participant of a movie "Touch in the Void". The trail goes in the deep part of the Andes, having a good view of this range with spectacular views and able to see the Yerupaja (second highest peak of Perú), Jirishanca, Suila, Carnicero, Cuyoc and the west part of the Raura range. Lakes such as Mitucocha, Carhuacocha, Jahuacocha which will leave a great memory of this trip.

CLIMATE

The climate is dry and luke warm during the day, between April and October, advisable season to visit it and quite rainy between the months of November and March; The annual minimum temperature varies between 5°C and 10°C. In the months of June, July and August, the temperature, many times gets to under zero. The annual maximum temperature varies from 19°C
to 25°C.

USEFUL RESOURCES

TREKKING AND BACKPACKING CLUB. An excellent source for information on trekking and backpacking in Peru for the independent traveler. Located in Lima and a small office in Huaraz, Peru.

PERU'S ROYAL INCA TRAIL. One of the most spectacular trails to travel in Peru. Here you can find, the know how information on these Inca trails...

INCATRAILS EXPLORER PERU. Offers an incredible experience to travel, this is, to follow the trails in the Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huayhuash, and new routes...

PERU OUTDOOR TRAVEL. Offers custom itineraries specializing in trekking, hiking and adventure travel. Includes trip descriptions. Based in Lima, Peru.