Parón Lake Tour from Huaraz with Artesonraju Walk
From €26 per person
See availability →Parón Lake tour from Huaraz with a trek to the Artesonraju viewpoint, snow-capped peaks above turquoise water and a lunch stop in Caraz on the way back.
The Parón Lake tour from Huaraz is a full day in the Cordillera Blanca, leaving early and heading for one of its best-known lakes. At Parón Lake the water is turquoise, with impressive mountains and snow-capped peaks around it, and several viewpoints along the shore are good for photographs.
From the lake you set off on foot toward the Artesonraju viewpoint. Along the trail the views of the lake, the mountains and the glaciers keep changing. The path is natural and asks for basic physical fitness, and the highest point of the day is about 4,200 metres above sea level.
On the way back to Huaraz the tour stops in Caraz, where you can have lunch and taste traditional local treats. Lunch and personal purchases are paid by you, so bring cash: card payments and apps such as Yape and Plin may not work along the route. The schedule can shift with weather and road conditions.
- Round-trip tourist transport from Huaraz
- A Spanish-speaking guide with basic English
- Admission to Parón Lake and to the Cruz de Mayo Community
It is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.