3 Days Wilcacocha Frozen Lagoon and Churup A Unique Experience

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Huaraz City (3,100 m) – Transfer to Santa Cruz Village – Trek to Wilcacocha Lagoon (3,400 m) – Return to Huaraz⌄

   We visit the Cordillera Negra, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca. At this beautiful lagoon, you may observe wild ducks in their natural habitat. Hiking time: approx. 2–3 hours. Full Day Tour • Maximum Altitude: 3,400 m / 11,154 ft • Route: Wilcacocha Lagoon • Availability: All year round • Difficulty: Easy Wilcacocha Lagoon Wilcacocha Lagoon is located at 3,745 m above sea level. Its name comes from the Quechua words willca (grandchild) and cocha (lagoon), meaning “Lagoon of the Grandchild.”

2. 2Huaraz City (3,100 m) – Vicos Village – Rocotuyoc Lagoon & Frozen Lagoon (5,000 m) – Return to Huaraz⌄

   On the Rocotuyoc Lagoon tour, you will discover one of the newest attractions within Huascarán National Park. After pickup from your hotel or meeting point, we depart at 9:00 a.m., heading north of Huaraz toward the Cordillera Blanca and the Honda Valley. First stop: Marcara village, at a local restaurant to arrange lunch. Second stop: Pacharuri Waterfall. Third stop (optional): Ancient rock paintings. Fourth stop: Rocotuyoc Lagoon (4,500 m), featuring breathtaking scenery and turquoise-green waters. Continuing the tour, we take a 40-minute hike to the Frozen Lagoon, located at the base of Paccharaju Peak (5,745 m). Return to Huaraz around 5:00 p.m.

3. 3Huaraz City (3,100 m) – Llupa Village – Pitec – Trek to Churup Lagoon (4,450 m) – Return to Huaraz⌄

   This beautiful turquoise-colored lagoon is one of the most popular and frequently visited destinations within Huascarán National Park. After pickup from your hotel or meeting point, we depart at 8:00 a.m., heading east of Huaraz. Transfer to the trailhead at Pitec (3,750 m), where the hike begins. The hike takes approximately 2 hours to reach Churup Lagoon (4,450 m). Return to Huaraz around 3:00 p.m.