1-day hiking to Uruscocha lake in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Discover the beutiful Uruscocha Lake in the Cordillera Blanca, in the Peruvian Andes, along Octavio, an IFMGA certified guide.

Octavio Salazar Obregon

Details

Trip Duration

1 day

Mountain Range

Andes

People per Guide

6 people

Trip Level

Easy

Offer Period

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Type of Trip

Not specified

Highlights

I want to invite you to an amazing 1-day hike to Uruscocha Lake (4350 m), in the stunning Cordillera Blanca in Peru.

We will spend a great day walking in a quiet and peaceful place in the Peruvian Andes. Besides, it is one of the easiest and less steep hikes of the Cordillera Blanca Range. Also, this hike is a little bit off the beaten track.

The Uruscocha Lake is located in the Urus gorge, to the north-east of Huaraz. This hike offers a spectacular view of the south side of Huascaran, Hualcan Copa and Urus mountains.

We will start our hike in the city of Huaraz (3100 m), then we will go through the small village of Pashpa (3600 m), until we get to the beautiful turquoise Uruscocha Lake.

This 1-day trek is perfect if you are looking for acclimatization to before climbing to a higher elevation. Also, if you just want to visit one of the most beautiful lakes of the Cordillera Blanca.

So contact me with any questions you may have about this hike to Uruscocha Lake! And let’s start planning your trip! Also, if you are looking for a more challenging adventure, you can check my Nevado Urus 3-day climbing expedition!

Price per person

Group of 2

100 USD

Group of 3

100 USD

Group of 4

100 USD

Group of 5

100 USD

Group of 6

100 USD

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transportation from your hotel/airport (if in area) to the start of the trip and back
Permit and entrance fees
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cancellation Policy

Other details

More info

The price includes a picnic

About the Guide

Octavio Salazar Obregon

Mountain Guide

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Founder, manager and Mountain Guide of Andean Peaks
Member of IVBV (Internationale Vereinigung der Bergführerverbände) IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Association) UIAGM (Union Internationale des Associations de Guide de Montagne).
I was born and raised in the hamlet of Yarush in 1987, at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca. From very young age i was born my passion for the mountains. In 2003 I started as enthusiast to climbing in rock next to my brother Eloy. In 2009 i obtained the title as ''official guide of high mountain'', i also ranks first in his class.
I enjoys doing sports climbing and opening new avenues in the cordillera Blanca, and in other countries. My wide experience has meant that he has climbed most of the mountains in cordillera blanca.