Rocotuyoc Lake / Frozen Lake

Rocotuyoc Lake - Huaraz

We departure between 8:00am and 9:30am.

We are going heading north of Callejón de Huaylas.

Stop: Paccharuri Waterfall, a splendid waterfall of more than 30 meters.
Stop: Cave Paintings, we take a 15-minute walk there we will appreciate the abundant parietal paintings left by our primitive men with a predominantly pastoral character.
Stop: Rocotuyoc Lake at more than 4000 m.a.s.l. Surrounded by abundant flora and fauna, which welcomes us with a turquoise color and its imposing snow-capped mountains (Paccharaju and Bayoraju).
Smal Trekking: to the Frozen Lake, we take a 40-minute walk. We advance steadily around the Rocotuyoc Lake, passing by streams that feed the lake.
We arrive at the base of the snowy Paccharaju mountain, which welcomes us with a majesty surrounded by abundant ice.
Stop: We arrive near the community of Vicos, here we will have lunch.

After this great adventure on the Cordillera Blanca, we return to Huaraz.

Bring rain ponchos (season from September to March).
Bring hats, jackets, sunscreen, repellent, etc.
Important if you suffer from altitude sickness (soroche), it is recommended to ingest pills, coca leaves or coca candy.