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Huascarán National Park

A Peruvian sanctuary in the Andes, celebrated for its glaciated peaks, diverse ecosystems, and the highest tropical mountain in the world.

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If the Cordillera Huayhuash seems too daunting, Santa Cruz is an excellent alternative. Santa Cruz takes you into the heart of Parque Nacional Huascaran. The 3-4 day trek can be easily done without a guide, allowing you all the freedom in the world amidst the Cordillera Blanca. Battling the thin air up to the 4,750 meter high mountain pass of Punta Union is met with a panoramic reward unlike any other.

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