Rachel is a travel writer and artist with a passion for hiking in the mountains. She has spent many months trekking in the mountains of South America, from the Peruvian Andes to the wilds of Patagonia.
- Duration: Six to eight hours
- Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous
Located in Huascaran National Park, the Laguna 69 trailhead is a three hour bus ride from Huaraz and requires an entrance fee of S/30. While I almost always prefer hiking independently, for this hike a tour guide is by far the most practical and cost-effective option. Hiring a taxi would be expensive and difficult to arrange for the return trip to the city. Tours usually cost around S/60 per person, depart at 4 am and return to Huaraz around 6 pm.
At a glance
Destinations
Cordillera Blanca
Activity
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Responsible Travel, Slow TravelPhysical Level
ModerateSeason
May - SeptemberDuration
1 dayRelated Guides
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Laguna 69 day hike
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