Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
easy day out to up to S670 for the most technical mountain per person per day. Try not to
base your selection solely on price, as you often get what you pay for. The list below is by
no means exhaustive; things change, good places go bad and bad places get good. One of
the best resources for guides in Huaraz is other travelers who have just come back from a
trek and can recommend (or not recommend) their guides based on recent experience. The
South American Explorers Club in Lima (
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is also an excellent source of in-
formation and maps.
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Skyline Adventures
( 42-7097;
www.skyline-adventures.com
; Pasaje Industrial 137)
Based just outside of
Huaraz, comes highly recommended and provides guides for treks and mountain climbs.
Leads six- and 10-day mountaineering courses.
TREKKING, MOUNTAINEERING
Active Peru
( 99-648-3655;
www.activeperu.com
;
Gamarra 699)
A well-regarded, Belgian-run
agency that also rents gear.
TREKKING
Monttrek
( 42-1124;
www.monttrek.com.pe
; Luzuriaga 646, 2nd fl)
A reputable agency that has
lots of local information, including invaluable topo maps. Arranges rock climbing, moun-
tain biking and parapenting trips. Top-end gear rental as well.
TREKKING, CLIMBING
Huascarán
( 42-2523;
www.huascarin-peru.com
; Campos 711)
Gets repeatedly good reviews
from satisfied travelers; also does tours.
TREKKING
Montañero
( 42-6386; Parque Ginebra)
This good agency arranges treks and climbs. It also rents
or sells gear.
TREKKING, MOUNTAINEERING
