Huaraz Santa Cruz Inca Trail Peru

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

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

This is the most popular Inca trail trek in the Cordillera Blanca. On the trail you get to see these snow-capped mountains that are over 5,800 mts., such as the Huascaran(6,768 mts.), Huandoy (6,395 mts.), Chacraraju (6,112 mts.), Chopicalqui (6,354 mts.), Contrahierbas (6,036 mts.), Taulliraju (5,830 mts.), Rinrihirca (5,810 mts.), Artesonraju (6,025 mts.),Quitaraju (6,035 mts.), Alpamayo (5,947 mts.) and Caraz (6,025 mts.)

There are two high panoramic viewpoints, Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4,650 mts) and the Pass of Punta Union (4,750). There are small villages on the road, Colcabamba, Huaripampa and Cashapampa and lakes which are located in these valleys making the scenery spectacular.

The trek can be started in Cashapampa or Vaqueria.

CLIMATE
The climate is dry and warm 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 8°C and 11.2°C. In the months of June, July and August, the temperature, many times gets to under zero. The annual maximum temperature varies from 20.4°C to 26.6°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.