Laguna 513.- Beautiful lake in the Cordillera Blanca, bright blue in color, located at the foot of the snowy Hualcan (6,400 m)
Trek Details:
Altitude Between: 2,800 / 4,472 m.
Duration: 1 Day / 13 km
Depth: 84 m
Difficulty: Medium Demanding
Activity: Nature / Adventure
Season: All Year
Frequency of group departure: Every weekend
Prices:
Private Service USD 250.00 per Person (1 to 2 People)
Shared Service USD 30.00 per Person (3 or more People)
Program:
Day 1 Carhuaz (2,800 m) / Shonquil / Laguna 513 (4,472 m) / Carhuaz
Departure (8:00 am) departure with our transportation to the east side of Carhuaz towards the Cordillera Blanca, passing through the town of Hualcan on the way we will observe different agricultural crops, domestic animals of the communities and the viewpoint to the Huascaran snow-capped mountain, then we will continue to the Shonquil portal (15 KM / 1:20 hours) from this place we will begin to walk along a path that is almost flat at the beginning and then it begins to climb in ziczac next to the Chucchun river until reaching the Rajupaquinan lagoon, and we will continue climbing until we reach lagoon 513, which is located at the foot of the snow-capped Hualcan (6,350 m), (6.5 km / 4 hours) after a break, eating and taking pictures, we will return by the same path to our transport and then to Carhuaz.
(7 hours of walking and 2:30 hours of transport)
What’s Included?
- Trekking Guide
- Roundtrip Tourist Transportation
- First Aid Kit
- Personalized Assistance
What’s Not Included?
- Personal Trekking Equipment
- Food (Breakfast Lunch)
- Entrance tickets to the Huascaran National Park (National 15.00 soles) (foreign 30.00 soles)
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for driver and guide
What do I need to bring?
Bring appropriate clothing for the day (hot) and for the night (cold), sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear, personal hygiene kit, hiking boots, camera, waterproof jacket, water bottle, small backpack, headlamp (flashlight-light) Bring lunch (snack)