Paron Lagoon - Full Day
Overview
- Availability:All year
- Difficulty:Easy to Moderate (optionally longer hikes).
- Altitud:~4,150 m / 13,632 ft
- Duration:Full day
Laguna Parón is the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca and sits in a massive bowl surrounded by jagged peaks like Artesonraju and Pirámide. The visit can be a short scenic stop or a longer hike to vantage points above the lake; either way it’s one of the most dramatic alpine reservoirs in Ancash and a popular full-day excursion from Huara
Highlights
- Largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca with dramatic peak backdrop.
- Multiple viewpoints and optional longer hikes.
- Good birdlife and alpine scenery.
- Accessible by vehicle with short walking options.
- Great for photography and relaxed day visits.
Includes/Excludes
- Round-trip tourist transportation.
- Professional guide.
- Park or lake access fee (where applicable).
- Guided viewpoints/hike.
- Packed lunch (if specified).
- First-aid kit.
- Personal hiking gear.
- Tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Boat rental (if any).
- Any overnight accommodation.
Itinirary
Full Day: Huaraz – Laguna Parón viewpoint – Optional short hike – Huaraz
Morning transfer from Huaraz to the Parón access road. Enjoy the lakeside viewpoint looking at peaks like Artesonraju, take an optional short hike to a mirador above the lake for wider views, then return to the road and drive back to Huaraz.
End of the tour.
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