Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Trekking agencies generally supply everything from ice axes to tents. But if you need to
rent gear, see the following agencies:
Monttrek (
42-1124; www.monttrek.com.pe ; Luzuriaga 646, 2nd l, Huaraz)
MountClimb Offline map Google map (
42-4322; www.mountclimb.com.pe ; Uribe 732, Huaraz)
Cordillera Blanca
The world's highest tropical mountain range encompasses some of South America's most
breathtaking peaks. Andean leviathans include the majestic Nevado Alpamayo (5947m) -
once termed 'the most beautiful mountain in the world' by the German Alpine Club. Oth-
ers include the Nevado Huascarán (at 6768m, Peru's highest), Pucajirca Oeste (6039m),
Nevado Quitaraju (6036m) and Nevado Santa Cruz (Nevado Pucaraju; 6241m).
Cordillera Blanca;
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