Travel Reference
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own horses and does treks to the surrounding mountains. Respons Sustainable Tourism
Center offers one-day rides from S160 around the village of Yungar in the Cordillera
Negra.
Parapenting
(hang gliding) and
parasailing
are increasing in popularity, though you
will need to bring all your own equipment. Jangas, 20 minutes north of Huaraz; Wilcaco-
cha, 40 minutes southeast; and Huata near Caraz are popular Cordillera Negra launching
spots. Ask at Monttrek for the latest info.
Tours & Guides
Day Tours
Dozens of agencies along Luzuriaga can organize outings to local sites, including several
day excursions. One popular tour visits the ruins at Chavín de Huántar (
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)
; an-
other passes through Yungay to the beautiful Lagunas Llanganuco (
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)
, where
there are superb vistas of Huascarán and other mountains; a third takes you through Caraz
to Laguna Parón (
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)
, which is surrounded by ravishing glaciated peaks; and a
fourth travels through Caraz to see the massive
Puya raimondii
plant (
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)
and
then continues on to Nevado Pastoruri, where you can view ice caves, glaciers and miner-
al springs.
All of these trips cost between S35 and S45 each; prices may vary depending on the
number of people going, but typically include transport (usually in minibuses) and a guide
(who often doesn't speak English). Admission fees and lunch are extra. Trips take a full
day; bring a packed lunch, warm clothes, drinking water and sunblock. Tours depart daily
during the high season, but at other times departures depend on demand. Do not fall for a
day trip to Chavín de Huántar on a Monday - the ruins and museum are closed.
42-1145;
www.pablotours.com
;
Luzuriaga 501)
and
Sechín Tours
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( 42-1419;
www.sechintours.com
; Morales 602)
are popular with travelers.
Trekking & Mountaineering
42-1811;
www.casadeguias.com.pe
;
Parque Ginebra 28G; 9am-1pm & 4-8pm Mon-
Sat)
, the headquarters of the
Mountain Guide Association of Peru
, for a list of certified
guides. All of the agencies below arrange full trekking and climbing expeditions that in-
clude guides, equipment, food, cooks, porters and transport. Depending on the number of
people, the length of your trip and what's included, expect to pay from under S90 for an
