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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Laguna 69

Cordillera Blanca, Peru

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 68 2026
Laguna 69

A glacial lake at about 4,600 m in Huascarán National Park, reached by a 7 km trail from Cebollapampa. Turquoise water sits below snow-capped peaks, and the route passes streams, waterfalls, grazing cattle and Laguna Consuelo.

Highlights

  • Laguna Consuelo
  • Steep final climb to lake
  • Flat valley start

Good to know

  • 7 km each way, about 3 hours up
  • Park entrance 30 soles for foreigners
  • Guide now required, mostly tours from Huaraz

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