Peru · Hiking

1-Day Nevado Pastoruri Tour from Huaraz with Puyas Raimondi

1 Day Round trip from Huaraz Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the incredible Nevado Pastoruri near Huaraz
02 Admire the majestic Puyas Raimondi of the Peruvian Andes
03 See the striking 7-colour waters of Pumapashimi Lake
04 Travel through the southern Callejón de Huaylas and its traditional towns

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Nevado Pastoruri, one of Huaraz's most renowned snow-capped mountains. Along the way, admire the breathtaking 7-colour lake, explore the majestic Puyas Raimondi forest, and experience the striking high-Andean landscapes that make this journey so memorable.

We will continue past Pumapashimi Lake, known for its 7 colours, and then head to the incredible forest of Puyas Raimondi, a representative plant of the Peruvian Andes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Huaraz

Languages Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nevado Pastoruri and Puyas Raimondi Adventure

We will start the excursion at 9:00 a.m. and travel south through the Callejón de Huaylas.
Along the way, we will pass through small towns such as Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac.
We will then arrive in the town of Pachacoto, where we will take the detour toward the Cordillera Blanca through the Carpa sector.
Our first stop will be the natural gasified spring.
We will continue past Pumapashimi Lake, known for its 7 colours, and then head to the incredible forest of Puyas Raimondi, a representative plant of the Peruvian Andes.
After that, we will arrive at the station, where we will begin the hike to reach the snow-capped Pastoruri at 5,000 m.a.s.l. There will be time to walk around part of the area.
Finally, we will return to the city of Huaraz.