Peru Vacation Packages - Huascaran National Park, Ancash

http://www.fertur-travel.com Peru Vacation Packages - Huascaran National Park, Ancash Huascarán National Park, in the snowy heart of the Andes. Trekkers and climbers flock to the park each year, attracted by the hundreds of turquoise lakes, crystal glaciers and challenging trails. The isolated peaks and valleys seem a world away from the bustling backpacker hub of Huaraz, conveniently located at the opening of the Callejón de Huaylas valley.An important center of biodiversity, Huascarán hosts many typically Andean animals such as llamas, alpacas, condors and even jaguars. Hundreds of species of flowers and hummingbirds can be spotted, and the park is one of the few habitats of the endangered Puya Raimondi plant, which can grow up to 10 meters tall. In addition to mountain climbing and hiking, visitors enjoy skiing, snowboarding, biking, horseback riding and rafting. Routes range from those suitable to beginners to some of the more technically challenging trails in South America. Experienced mountaineers may be tempted to try the Ferrari Route up Alpamayo, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, or even to scale Huascarán itself. The Santa River offers exciting rapids below the sheer cliff faces of the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. Clear mountain lakes, such as the picturesque Llanganuco, dot the landscape. Cultural and archaeological attractions are but a short distance away. The Chavín de Huántar complex was constructed nearly 2000 years before Machu Picchu, and the towns of the area are known for their traditional Andean hospitality and cuisine. A visit to Huascarán National Park in Perus Central Andes is the trip of a lifetime. Fertur Peru Travel. A full service travel agency and tour operator dedicated to making your journey to Peru a dream come true. hotels peru peru tour huaraz peru caraz peru inca trail peru trip peru tourism peru alpamayo hiking peru travel agency peru climbing peru tour operator peru peru tourism trekking Peru peru flights peru bike tours tour companies