Trekking Santa Cruz

Trekking Santa Cruz

Overview

  • Availability:All year
  • Difficulty:Moderate (one steep pass day)
  • Altitud:~4,750 m / 15,580 ft
  • Duration:4 days / 3 nights
The Santa Cruz trek is the Cordillera Blanca’s classic valley route, offering iconic views of Alpamayo and Taulliraju, a spectacular crossing of Punta Union, and well-established campsites within relatively easy access from Huaraz. Ideal for trekkers seeking dramatic alpine scenery with moderate remoteness.

Highlights

  • Punta Union pass with outstanding Alpamayo views.
  • Scenic lakes and alpine meadows (Taullipampa, Jatuncocha).
  • Well-marked trail and established campsites.
  • Accessible classic trek for intermediate trekkers.
  • Great sunrise and sunset photographic opportunities.

Includes/Excludes

  • Round-trip tourist transportation.
  • Trekking guide.
  • Cook.
  • Muleteer and donkeys.
  • Camping equipment.
  • Full board during the trek.
  • First-aid kit.
  • Personal gear.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips.
  • Entrance fees where applicable.
  • Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.

Itinirary

Day 1: Huaraz – Vaquería – Paria

Drive from Huaraz toward the Santa Cruz valley, reaching Vaquería trailhead. Hike into the upper valley and camp at Paria while enjoying close-up views of surrounding summits.
Overnight camping.

Early ascent to Punta Union Pass (4,750 m / 15,580 ft) for panoramic views of Alpamayo and the Cordillera Blanca. Descend to Taullipampa and set camp.
Overnight camping.

Hike past lakes including Jatuncocha, visit the Alpamayo viewpoint and continue to Llamacorral or nearby campsites surrounded by high peaks.
Overnight camping.

Descend through the lower valley to Cashapampa and transfer back to Huaraz. End of the trek.

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