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These two beautiful lagoons are located in a narrow glacial valley, protected by the Huascarán and Huandoy Mounts of the Cordillera Blanca (White Muontain Range), forming part of the Huascarán Biosphere Reservation. On the banks of the first lagoon, Chinancocha (female lagoon), there are lush forests of queñuals. The second lagoon, Orconcocha (male lagoon), is at the end of the valley, and it is smaller. It is very windy and cold, so you should bring warm clothes.
Department
Ancash
When to go
All year round
Attractions
Lakes and lagoons, flora and fauna, picturesque route, mountains.
How to get there
By airplane and highway from Lima until Huaraz. By highway from Huaraz to Yungay. From Yungay to Lagunas de Llanganuco on an unpaved road.
Activities
Boats trips, hiking, photography, wildlife and nature observation.
Services
Restaurant, roads, transportation, camping.
Location
25 km (15.4 mi) east of Yungay. |
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