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Camino Huanca trekking (5 days/4 nights)

This breathtaking beautiful journey through the Andes mountains is there for those who want to experience the surrounding, people and the expiring nature of the central Andes. You will hike along the Huaytapallana mount tops, glaciers and lakes.

 

Description Camino Huanca trekking

Day 1: Huancayo - Huaytapallana

We leave Huancayo (alt. 3240m) early in the morning, driving for 2 hours up to 4200m to our trekking point. From here we walk a small trail to the glacial lakes of the Huaytapallana Snowy Mountains. The walk is not hard, it´s mostly downhill ... a small rest, then we continue up to a second lake, a tranquil mirror reflecting the snow peaks. After lunch we take a small excursion to the glacier point, in order to get accustomed to the altitude. Back at the tents we have dinner and warm up with a hot drink, then fall asleep under the stars and our magic mountains.

Day 2: Huaytapallana

This is a hard trek. After breakfast some horses will come to carry our packs to our second campsite, while we take a "short cut" up and down the mountains. This is a bit demanding but after a good 3 hours up, our snack for lunch at the summit will be more enjoyable. The way down is a bit steep so we will take our time. Some curious llamas will be around the magnificent, open Andean landscape. Arriving at our second campsite we can enjoy a good dinner with the company of friends who live next to the glacial lakes.

Day 3: Huaytapallana - Challhucocha

We leave early, packing our backpacks onto horses and llamas to make our trek easier. Walking up to 4000 mt, you will find that the ups and downs of the hilly mountains are not that difficult, but you will be glad that you are not carrying your backpacks! Lunch will be served at a convenient stop, plus a nice hot soup upon arrival at the house of friends at the Challhucocha Lake. This place and lifestyle of mountain shepherds is a perfect example of how people with less are happier than people who have more.

Day 4: Challhucocha - Nahuinpuquio

An easy walk towards a small village called Nahuinpuquio, with an opportunity to stay for an afternoon & overnight in an Andean village, flavoured with Andean hospitality. We visit a rural school and walk around this friendly little town. After a good dinner we are ready to sleep, and the accommodation is in the homes of the local people. Our rustic beds of llama skins and blankets may not be so comfortable - but very good for the memories!

Day 5: Nahuinpuquio - Ingenio - Huancayo

We leave Nahuinpuquio, carrying our own packs this time. The way is beautiful and we only have one steep hill to climb. The rest of the journey is an enjoyable downhill trek to the touristic village of Ingenio, where a rewarding lunch of delicious trout awaits us. A shocking contrast of noise and loud music makes us realise that we are back in "civilization". We take a bus to Huancayo for a good shower and a nice dinner in Huancayo.

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