Huaraz- Perú huascarán national park

huaraz is 3,800 meters above sea level. the city is located between two mountains, blanca and negra is a city with the best views i have ever seen, because from the hotel window on a sunny day you can see many mountains, from  from 5,530 meters to 6,395 meters.  the climate in huaraz stands out for having sunny days and cold nights.

To go to Huaraz from Lima there is the option of going by flight that takes about an hour to arrive at a small airport, located in the town of Anta, which takes about 20 minutes of travel in a taxi to get to Huaraz. Traveling by land takes approximately six to seven hours, and covers 400 kilometers, it is a path of many climbs and curves, so you can get a little dizzy in the city.

In Huaraz there is a large amount of services for the traveler and the hiker, all types of accommodation, restaurants, shops and many independent local agencies and Trekking in the Huáscarán national park.  There is a possibility of trekking for several days, but there are also shorter ones for those who don't have so much time and energy.

Laguna Parón Considered to be the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca, it is located at an altitude of 4185 meters above sea level, with 76 meters of depth in a green turquoise freshwater color. the viewpoint you can see the mountains like; Garcilaso pyramid, the huandoys, artesonraju, aguja and caraz. As the lagoon is within the Huascarán National Park, you must pay an entrance fee that costs 5 soles.

To get to this lagoon, we hire a service from an agency located in the city center, where there are several options. We went in a truck that took us to the entrance of the lagoon but before arriving, the road from Huaraz to Parón is incredible, we passed through some beautiful villages and then we climbed many mountains, until we reached the side of the snow-capped mountains.

When we first arrived we went to the Mirante, a 40-minute climb with a path of small and large stones. At times I was lacking in oxygen due to the altitude of the place. Then we went down to the lagoon and it was a little cloudy, there were boats and kayaks to rent to go around the lagoon.

Our tour was a morning, but you can spend a night it is the perfect place for camping, there is a restaurant and bathroom if you need it.