Laguna 513
Known as 513 because it is fed by Glacier No. 513, according to the National Glacier Inventory. It is a glacial lagoon located in the Cordillera Blanca.
Trek Details:
Altitude: 3,600 / 4,450 m
Duration: 1 Day
Difficulty: Medium-Steady
Season: All year round
Activity: Nature and Adventure
Departure: Every Weekend
Price per person:
Regular: USD 40 per person.
Holidays: USD 60 per person.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Huaraz (3,100 m) / Carhuaz / Shonquil (3,600 m) / Laguna 513 (4,450 m) / Huaraz
Departure (6:00 am) We will pick you up from your hotel with our transportation and travel to the north side of Huaraz towards Carhuaz. We will stop for 30 minutes for breakfast. Then, we will pass through the town of Hualcan until we reach Shonquilpampa with our transportation. We will check into Huascaran National Park. We will pay the entrance fee (National S/ 15.00 and International S/ 30.00 for a one-day visit). From here, we will begin walking along a well-marked trail that will lead us to Rajupaquinan Lagoon. After a rest, we will continue climbing until we reach Laguna 513. We will have views of the surrounding mountains, such as Hualcan, and the turquoise color of the lagoon. After a break, lunch, and photography, you can visit the third and fourth lagoons, called Cochca. We’ll then return along the same trail to our transportation and return to Huaraz.
(7 hours of hiking and 3 hours of transportation)
What’s Included?
 1-day excursion (Shared group service)
 Official Tour Guide
 Tourist Transportation
 Personalized assistance
What’s Not Included?
 Personal travel equipment
 Food
 Entrance fees to Huascarán Park (Domestic 15.00 soles) (Foreigners 30.00 soles)
 Travel insurance
 Tips
What do I need to bring?
 Bring appropriate clothing for both day (hot) and night (cold), sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear, personal hygiene kit, walking shoes, camera, small backpack, headlamp (flashlight).