Cordillera Blanca Travel Guide Series • Trans-Americas Journey

This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Cordillera Blanca Travel Guide

Our 8-part Cordillera Blanca Travel Guide series of posts covers adventure travel in the Cordillera Blanca mountains in Peru including posts about top hikes in Huascarán National Park including the 4-day Santa Cruz trek, hiking to Laguna 69, and hiking around Laguna Parón plus an epic drive through Cañon del Pato, visiting the shrinking Pastoruri Glacier, a photo essay from Punta Winchus, and adventure town travel guides to Huaraz and Caraz.

Hiking the Santa Cruz Trek Adventure Travel Guide – Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Hiking the Santa Cruz trek through the spectacular Cordillera Blanca in Peru, including day-by-day trail notes.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-23T15:22:31-04:00July 10, 2017 || Posted in: Peru—Mountains, Camping, UNESCO Sites, Adventure Travel, Drone Videos, Hiking & Trekking, Our Favorite Posts

Hiking to Laguna 69 – Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Hiking to Laguna 69 in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru including trail notes and top lodges near this popular day hike to a glacier-fed lake.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-23T07:13:16-04:00September 21, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Mountains, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Adventure Travel, Drone Videos, Hiking & Trekking, Natural Wonders

Hiking Around Laguna Parón – Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Day hiking around Laguna Parón, the largest lake in Huascarán National Park in Peru, including an epic viewpoint and a lakeshore trail.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-11-10T14:41:34-03:00September 27, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Mountains, UNESCO Sites, Adventure Travel, Drone Videos, Hiking & Trekking, Natural Wonders

Epic Drives: Through Cañon del Pato in Peru

Take an epic drive through Cañon del Pato in Peru including 35 tunnels in this tight and steep canyon where two mountain ranges meet.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-23T07:09:50-04:00October 4, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Epic Drives, Natural Wonders

The Incredible Shrinking Pastoruri Glacier – Cordillera Blanca, Peru

The Pastoruri Glacier is the only glacier in Huascarán National Park in Peru that you can reach in a vehicle--but it's receding fast.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-28T10:40:06-04:00October 11, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Mountains, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Environmental Issues, Natural Wonders

Photo Essay: Punta Winchus and the Cordillera Blanca in Peru

Favorite photos from Punta Winchus in Peru including massive puya raimondii plants and a panoramic view of the Cordillera Blanca mountains.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-11-10T14:44:14-03:00October 20, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Mountains, Photo Essays

Adventure Town Travel Guide – Caraz & the Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Our adventure town travel guide to Caraz, Peru includes craft beer, where to sleep, hikes in the Cordillera Blanca, and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-22T13:15:11-04:00November 1, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Mountains, Adventure Travel

Adventure Capital Travel Guide – Huaraz & the Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Our Huaraz, Peru adventure travel guide includes best breakfasts, craft beer, hotels, hikes, and more in the Cordillera Blanca.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-22T13:14:34-04:00November 10, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Mountains, National Parks, Beer, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking

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