Lake Chinancocha (Llanganuco), reflections of heaven
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At the foot of Mount Huascaran, in the Llanganuco gorge, nature has given us a wonderful spectacle. Mirroring the sky, the lakes known as Chinancocha and Orconcocha have created a new natural color: they are not blue, or green. Perhaps they might be described as turquoise. What is certain is that their beauty leaves visitors speechless. 

 

This is an unmissable attraction within Huascaran National Park. The lakes of Llanganuco are more than a tourist attraction: they offer an almost mystical experience, where the connection with nature is absolute.

Sailing in the Laguna de LlanganucoBoat on Llanganuco lake.

Carretera Panamericana Norte, Carretera a Huaraz

401.8 km, 5 h 28 min

Head north on Ricardo Herrera55 m
Turn left onto Avenida Guillermo Dansey150 m
Turn right onto Jirón Monsefú200 m
Turn left onto Avenida República de Argentina400 m
Turn right onto Avenida Nicolás Dueñas1 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Canadá350 m
Turn left onto Avenida Perú250 m
Turn right onto Avenida Valparaiso400 m
Turn right onto Avenida José Granda1 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Alfredo Mendiola150 m
Make a slight right onto Avenida Alfredo Mendiola600 m
Take the ramp on the left towards PE-1N60 m
Merge left onto Avenida Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)15 km
Continue straight onto Carretera Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)55 km
Keep left at the fork onto Carretera Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)20 km
Keep left at the fork onto Carretera Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)45 km
Take the ramp on the right150 m
Keep right at the fork300 m
Continue straight onto Antigua Panamericana Norte (LM-101)10 km
Turn right60 m
Turn left onto Carretera Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)30 km
Continue straight onto Panamericana Norte (PE-1N)15 km
Enter Panamericana Norte and take the 1st exit45 m
Turn right50 m
Turn left2.5 km
Take the ramp on the right150 m
Merge left onto Carretera a Huaraz (PE-16)100 km
Continue slightly right onto Carretera a Huaraz (PE-16)20 km
Continue straight onto Carretera Longitudinal de la Sierra Norte (PE-3N)70 km
Continue straight onto Carretera Longitudinal de la Sierra Norte (PE-3N)4.5 km
Continue straight onto Avenida 27 de Noviembre (PE-3N)900 m
Turn left onto Avenida Confraternidad Internacional Oeste (PE-3N)700 m
Turn right onto Avenida Antonio Raymondi450 m
You have arrived at your destination, on the left0 m

Carretera Longitudinal de la Sierra Norte, Vía Chopicalqui

84.6 km, 1 h 46 min

Head east on Avenida Antonio Raymondi10 m
Make a U-turn onto Avenida Antonio Raymondi500 m
Turn right onto Avenida Confraternidad Internacional Oeste (PE-3N)1.5 km
Turn left onto Avenida Confraternidad Internacional Oeste (PE-3N)150 m
Continue slightly right onto Carretera Longitudinal de la Sierra Norte (PE-3N)4 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Cordillera Blanca (PE-3N)1.5 km
Continue straight onto Carretera Longitudinal de la Sierra Norte (PE-3N)30 km
Continue slightly right onto Carretera Longitudinal de la Sierra Norte (PE-3N)15 km
Make a slight right onto Avenida Arias Graziani (PE-3N)600 m
Turn right onto Calle Arias Grazzani200 m
Continue slightly left onto AN-63310 km
Make a slight left onto AN-6338 km
Turn left onto AN-10610 km
You have arrived at your destination, on the right0 m
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How to get to Lake Chinancocha?

What to do at Lake Chinancocha?

  • You can hike and camp in the heart of the mountain range.

  • Explore the area on horseback.

  • Windsurf in the company of wild ducks.

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General information

  • Price

    Entrance to HUASCARAN NATIONAL PARK:

    Foreign nationals: S/30

    Adults: S/11

    Children: S/5 (5-16 years)

    Locals: S/5

    Local children: S/3

    *Referential Price valid for 1 day

  • Essentials

    Sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing, cash, hat, camera.

  • Altitude

    3 843 meters above sea level

  • Climate

    Min. 7 ℃/ Max. 27 ℃

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