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PERU: Alpamayo trek, Cord. Blanca 2014

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View Tom Dempsey's images of trekking Around Alpamayo in 10 days, June 25-July 4, 2014 in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes, Peru, South America. Each day we crossed one or more breathtaking mountain passes, as high as 15,950 feet or 4830 meters elevation at Caracara Pass. Aventura Quechua company of Huaraz organized our guided tent trek with loads carried by donkeys.

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  • Peru map Around Alpamayo, in Cordillera Blanca, Andes, South America
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  • Peru map covering Lima, Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huayuash, South America
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  • Llanganuco Valley and Lakes, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America
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  • Nevado Huandoy (20,866 feet or 6360 meters elevation) rises high above Llanganuco Valley and Lakes, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Published in Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures.
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  • Nevado Huandoy (20,866 feet or 6360 meters elevation) rises high above Llanganuco Valley and Lakes, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America This panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Nevado Huandoy (20,866 feet or 6360 meters elevation) rises high above Llanganuco Valley and the switchbacked road to Portachuelo Pass, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • The Portachuelo Pass (15,639 feet / 4767 meters) road cuts deeply through rock in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America
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  • Nevado Huandoy (center, 20,866 feet or 6360 meters elevation) rises high above Llanganuco Valley and the switchbacked road to Portachuelo Pass (15,639 feet / 4767 meters) in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
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  • Nevado Huandoy (20,866 feet or 6360 meters elevation) rises high above Llanganuco Valley and the switchbacked road to Portachuelo Pass (15,639 feet / 4767 meters) in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 7 overlapping photos.
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  • Our eight trekkers pose in Vaqueria at the start of day 1 of 10 days hiking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • Day 1 of 10: Starting at Vaqueria, we trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, near Peru, South America.
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  • Day 1 of 10: The narrow ridge of Nevado Chacraraju (20,039 ft / 6108 m) sharpens like a dagger when seen edge-on from Huaripampa Valley, near Vaqueria. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 1 of 10: Corn cobs hang to dry in Huaripampa Valley, near Vaqueria, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 1 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo: A campesino woman knits in Huaripampa Valley, near Vaqueria, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 1 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo: campesino women sell knit hats in Huaripampa Valley, near Vaqueria, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 2 of 10 days around Alpamayo: Sunrise hits peaks over Paria campground tents at 3800 meters or 12,500 feet elevation in Huaripampa Valley, Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 2 of 10: Pause for some boulder climbing in the Huaripampa Valley on the way up Punta Union. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 2 of 10: From Punta Union (a pass at 15,584 feet or 4750 m), see Nevado Rinrijirca (5810 m) above Lago Taullicocha. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 11 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 2 of 10: From Punta Union (a pass at 15,584 feet or 4750 m), see Nevado Rinrijirca (5810 m) above Lago Taullicocha. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Huaraz, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 2 of 10: From Punta Union (a pass at 15,584 feet or 4750 m), see Huaripampa Valley and Alto de Pucaraju pass (middle left, 15,300 ft ir 4640 m). This day hike to Punta Union was part of our trek of 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 2 of 10: A lake reflects Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m) in Huaripampa Valley along the trail to Punta Union. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 5 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 2 of 10: The sun sets over the pass of Punta Union, seen from our tent camp in Huaripampa Valley at 13,780 ft or 4200 m, under Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m). Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 2 of 10: Tent camp in Huaripampa Valley at 13,780 ft or 4200 m, under Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m). Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 3 of 10: Sunrise light strikes Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m) over our tent camp in Huaripampa Valley at 13,780 ft or 4200 m elevation. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: Sunrise light strikes Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m) seen from Huaripampa Valley. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: Sunrise light strikes  Nevados Chacraraju (20,039 ft or 6108 m) over our tent camp in Huaripampa Valley at 13,780 ft or 4200 m elevation. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: A rock spire juts from a flank of Nevado Pucaraju, above Huaripampa Valley in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Day 3 of 10: From Alto de Pucaraju pass (15,300 ft or 4640 m), a trekker points to Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m). Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • Day 3 of 10: From Alto de Pucaraju pass (15,300 ft or 4640 m), see Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m) rising behind the clouds. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: From Alto de Pucaraju pass (15,300 ft or 4640 m), see Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m) rising behind the clouds. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: From Alto de Pucaraju pass (15,300 ft or 4640 m), see Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m) rising behind the clouds. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: From Alto de Pucaraju pass (15,300 ft or 4640 m), see Nevado Taulliraju (at center 19,100 ft or 5830 m) and Alpamayo (far left). Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 3 of 10: From Alto de Pucaraju pass (15,300 ft or 4640 m), see Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m). Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: Descending from Alto de Pucaraju pass, hike by a small green lake on the side of Nevado Taulliraju. Lupinus (common name lupin or lupine) is a genus in the pea family (also called the legume, bean, or pulse family, Latin name Fabaceae or Leguminosae). Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 5 overlapping photos.
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  • Day 3 of 10: Our typical lunch plate of potatoes, avocado, red pepper, and onion was served by our good cook Juancito, who was employed by local trekking company Aventura Quechua. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Huaraz, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 3 of 10: streams meander a meadow upstream from Lake Huecrucocha. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 4 of 10: A freezing morning created a thin sheet of ice held by a trekker. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 4 of 10: A trekker pauses in the pastures of green Tuctubamba Valley in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Day 4 of 10: In Tuctubamba Valley, trekkers ascending Tupatupa Pass pause below Nevado Taulliraju (19,100 ft or 5830 m). Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Tephrocactus floccosus (or T. rauhii) is a mounding cactus found widespread from central-Northern Peru to Bolivia in the Andean High Plateau. This alpine cactus forms colonies of 60 cm diameter and larger, in a mat covered with yellow spines and a profusion of long, soft, whitish/grey hairy glochids. Its flower petals are orange-red (or yellow) with yellow centre. The edible fruits are yellowish when unripe and orange when ripe. The anti-inflammatory fruits can help reduce swelling when applied on contusions. This photo is from Tuctubamba Valley below Tupatupa Pass, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Day 4 of 10: Friendly horses graze at Tupatupa Pass (4400 meters or 14,400 feet) in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Day 4 of 10: Trekkers descend grassy Tupatupa Pass (4400 meters or 14,400 feet) in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Campesino woman dressed in embroidered skirt. Day 4 of 10: Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Campesino children at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley. Day 4 of 10: Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Campesino farm family poses with oxen plow at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Cute campesino children with hats at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Cute campesino boy with hat at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • From Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley, a trekker admires 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • From Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley, a trekker admires 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This vertical panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Farmer tills steep field with oxen pulling plow at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Farmer tills steep field with oxen pulling plow at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Farmer tills steep field with oxen pulling plow at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Farmer tills steep field with oxen pulling plow at Pishgopampa village in Jancapampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley is under 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 12 overlapping photos.
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  • Campesino children at Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Young trekker with campesino children at Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Campesino boy at Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Campesino woman flirts with man at Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley is under 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Campesino woman carries a child in a sling on her back at Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley is under 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley is under 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • Campesino woman carries a child in a sling on her back at Camp 4 at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Nevados Pucajirca (6000 meters) seen from Jancapampa Valley, in Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Nevados Pucajirca (6000 meters) seen from Jancapampa Valley, in Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 4 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Trek at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley under 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Trek at 3700 meters elevation in Jancapampa Valley under 6000-meter peaks of Nevados Pucajirca. Day 4 of 10 days around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • Slipperwort (Calceolaria) yellow flower in Jancapampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Lichen pattern. Day 5 of 10: Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • A trekker crosses a stream on branches. Day 5 of 10 days hiking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • The Alonsoa linearis plant (in the in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae) has an orange flower with yellow center. The flower is in Yanajanca Valley, on Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • The Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) flower is in the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae). Photographed in Yanajanca Valley on Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • A trekker waits for loaded donkeys to pass in Yanajanca Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Woman pulls tail of horse ridden by two children in Yanajanca Valley. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Small purple-pink Gentian flowers. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Day 5 of 10: Our typical lunch plate of potatoes, canned tuna, red pepper, and onion was served by our good cook Juancito, who was employed by local trekking company Aventura Quechua. Trek 10 days around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Brown cow with blond spot and horns. "How now blond cow." Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Juan ascends with a horse up the steep and slippery Yanacon/Yanajanca col (15,100 ft or 4610 m). Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Juan with horse at Yanacon/Yanajanca col (15,100 ft or 4610 m) looks back into Yanajanca Valley. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
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  • Trekkers with horse rest at Yanacon/Yanajanca col (15,100 feet or 4610 m) below glaciers of Pucajirca Norte (6046 m). Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • Trek with saddled horse by thatched-roof houses in Yanta Quenua Valley near Huillca, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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  • Alpacas at Huillca in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. The alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Alpacas at Huillca in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. The alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Alpacas at Huillca in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. The alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. Day 5 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
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  • Trekkers pause in Tayapampa Valley beneath a snowy peak in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo.
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  • A trekker raises arms in celebration in Tayapampa Valley, under Nevados Pucajirca (19,840 ft / 6046 m) in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo. For licensing options, please inquire.
    14PER-2012_Trekkers_Tayapampa-Valley.jpg
  • Nevados Pucajirca (19,840 ft / 6046 m) rise above trekkers in Tayapampa Valley in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo. Published in Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures 2023-24.
    14PER-2020_Trekkers_Tayapampa-Valley.jpg
  • Our cook Juan supports our trek with a saddled horse, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
    14PER-2027_leading-a-saddled-horse.jpg
  • Our cook Juan supports our trek with a saddled horse, in the Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park.
    14PER-2028_leading-a-saddled-horse.jpg
  • Mayobamba Valley is seen from Mesapata Pass. Day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
    14PER-2029_Mayobamba-Valley.jpg
  • Azorella compacta (Yareta or Llareta) is a tiny, mounding flowering plant in the carrot/parsley family (Apiaceae) native to South America, occurring in the Puna grasslands of the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and western Argentina between 3200 and 4500 meters altitude. Its evergreen perennial leaves form a beautiful mounding cushion with pink or lavender flowers. Photo is from Mayobamba Valley, on day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
    14PER-2031_Azorella-compacta_Yareta.jpg
  • Pink flowers of Azorella compacta (Yareta or Llareta). Yareta is a tiny, mounding flowering plant in the carrot/parsley family (Apiaceae) native to South America, occurring in the Puna grasslands of the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and western Argentina between 3200 and 4500 meters altitude. Its evergreen perennial leaves form a beautiful mounding cushion with pink or lavender flowers. Photo is from Mayobamba Valley, on day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
    14PER2-135_Azorella-compacta_Yareta.jpg
  • Werneria dactylophylla plant, in Mayobamba Valley, Mayobamba Valley, on day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo, in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
    14PER-2035_Werneria-dactylophylla.jpg
  • A glacier-covered peak rises above Mayobamba Valley, on day 6 of 10 days trekking in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America.
    14PER-2048_Mayobamba-Valley-peak.jpg
  • A hiker in poncho descends from Caracara Pass down into Alpamayo Valley in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Above the turquoise Jancarurish Lake is the pyramidal peak of Nevado Alpamayo (19,511 ft or 5947 m) in the clouds. This is day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo (starting from Vaqueria). This panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
    14PER-2071-72pan_Caracara-Pass_Alpam...jpg
  • Hikers descend from Caracara Pass down towards Jancarurish Lake in Alpamayo Valley, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This is day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo (starting from Vaqueria).
    14PER-2087-p1_Caracara-Pass_Alpamayo...jpg
  • Hikers descend from Caracara Pass into Alpamayo Valley in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Above left of turquoise Jancarurish Lake is the pyramidal peak of Nevado Alpamayo (19,511 ft or 5947 m). This is day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo (starting from Vaqueria). This panorama was stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
    14PER-2091-94pan2_Caracara-Pass_Alpa...jpg
  • Our cook Juan, with horse, descends from Caracara Pass down into Alpamayo Valley, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Above the turquoise Jancarurish Lake is the pyramidal peak of Nevado Alpamayo (19,511 ft or 5947 m) in the clouds. This is day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo (starting from Vaqueria).
    14PER-2104_Caracara-Pass_Alpamayo-Va...jpg
  • Hikers descend from Caracara Pass into Alpamayo Valley, in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. This is day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo (starting from Vaqueria). This panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
    14PER-2106-07pan_Caracara-Pass_Alpam...jpg
  • Sunset over tents in Alpamayo Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Andes Mountains, Peru, South America. Day 6 of 10 days trekking around Alpamayo in Huascaran National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
    14PER-2117_Alpamayo-Valley.jpg
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