Laguna Hualcacocha
A new day hike destination that can be done from Carhuaz is to visit the Hualcacocha Lagoon 4355 masl. Located in the Quebrada de Ulta in the Huascarán National Park. You can see the snow-capped Chopicalqui 6350 m, Huascarán 6768, the Cancaracá Glacier 5500 m and Ulta 5875
How to get.
Leaving Montaña Jazz, take the route along the road that goes to Chacas, passing the Huascarán National Park checkpoint, on the right side of the ravine, crossing the Ulta river, you will follow a well-marked zigzag path of 5 km in a 3-hour walk. It is recommended to hire a specialized agency, ask us about it.
What to bring:
– Personal accessories backpack
– Cap or hat
– Sun glasses
– Mineral water or rehydration drink
– Insect repellent
– Sunscreen
– Waterproof and windproof jacket with hood
– First aid kit for small injuries
– Shoe or trekking boots
– Gloves
– Thick stockings
– Long and light pants or shorts
– Compass or GPS
– Trekking poles