Parón Lake

Lake Parón is the largest one in the Huascarán National Park and is over 4,200 meters above sea level, located in Caraz. A normal tour lasts approximately 10 hours in a group, and about 8 hours if you do it privately. For this we will go from Huaraz, north to the city of Caraz, which is about 65 km. Then turning towards the “Cordillera Blanca” range we will begin to ascend another 20 km through an affirmed road to Laguna Parón. Upon arrival you can marvel at the intense turquoise color of its waters, you can walk on the left side of the lagoon and be able to appreciate it more closely, there is also the possibility of go up to the viewpoint from where you will appreciate the imposing snow-capped mountains such are Artesonraju, Piramide Garcilazo and Caraz. It is also a very recommendable option to hire and ride in Kayaj. After a few hours of exploring and enjoying the landscape. You take the return path on the same route. We recommend to star 7/8am, take your own box lunch, have some cash to pay the entrance ticket.