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Glaciar Pastoruri

A magnificient glacier that you must see before global warming melts it

Sadly, this glacier suffers from climate change. It is one of the most amazing and accessible glaciers near Huaraz. The day tour is comprehensive, not only will you admire the glacier but also an amazing species of flower cactus and remnants from the past: cave paintings and fossils – if you are lucky enough!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy the scenic views of the Cordillera Blanca
  • Enjoy our helpful staff and knowledgeable guides
  • Hike to an amazing viewpoint to see an impressive glacier and the surrounding mountains
  • Pastoruri Glacier is the symbol of climate change in the Huaraz region as it recedes every year at a worrying speed, come see it while you still can
  • Reach 5,240 meters (17,200 feet) in elevation
  • Hike through majestic mountains
  • This is a great acclimatization hike

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 1 Day

Maximum Altitude: 5,240 meters above sea level

Price: s/ 65

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Program for the day

Morning

We leave Huaraz at 8am, picking you up at your hostel, and head to Catac. From there we go to Quebrada Carpa. The first stop we have is in Patococha Lake where migratory birds arrive after a long journey across South America. The second stop is at Puyas Raymondi Forest, where we can observe the highest flower cactus in the world, measuring up to 7 meters high. In this zone, there is natural gas water source. From there we go to Pastoruri stop from where we start the walk to Pastoruri Glacier, that lasts for about 40min.

Afternoon

Around the Glacier there is a lot of sign posts with information to complete our guides knowledge. If you are lucky we can find fossils. You will have 2 hours to relax up there before heading back down. On the way down we stop to look at cave paintings. We then go back to Huaraz with our transport.

Includes

  • Private tranportation
  • Certificated Trekking guide (English speaking)
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank in case of altitude sickness

Doesn’t include

  • Personal hiking gear
  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Any food and beverages sold on the way
  • Entrance fee (s/30)
  • Tips