Santa Cruz Trek

Cordillera Blanca, Peru

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Santa Cruz Trek

Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Huaraz, PeruMarch 202414 photos

An unforgettable 4-day trek through the Cordillera Blanca, one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in South America. Between turquoise lakes, snow-capped peaks reaching over 6000m, and starry nights at altitude, this journey was a true communion with the Andean nature.

New friends

New friends

New friends made along the trek.

Towards the Summits

Towards the Summits

Progressive ascent towards the high plateaus.

Arhuaycocha Lake

Arhuaycocha Lake

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Night Life

Night Life

First night in Huaraz before the trek.

Pit stop

Pit stop

Quick break during the trek.

High Altitude

High Altitude

Progressing towards the pass at over 4750m altitude.

High Altitude Camp

High Altitude Camp

Our shelter under the Andean stars.

Evening Lights

Evening Lights

The magical colors of sunsets at altitude.

Alpine Landscape

Alpine Landscape

The raw beauty of high-altitude lands.

Rock Formation

Rock Formation

Spectacular geology sculpted by glaciers.

Deep Valley

Deep Valley

Plunging view of the valleys below.

Nearby Glacier

Nearby Glacier

Impressive proximity to the ice giants.

Natural Palette

Natural Palette

The infinite hues of the Peruvian mountains.

Infinite Horizons

Infinite Horizons

Where the sky embraces the earth.