Full Day

Laguna LLaca

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Duration: Full Day
Altitud: 4,450 m / 14,600 ft
Route: Out-and-back hike in the Cordillera Blanca
Availability: May – September
Difficulty: Moderate
People per Guide: 4

The Laguna Llaca Full Day Tour is an ideal adventure for travelers seeking a peaceful, uncrowded Andean destination near Huaraz. Located inside Huascarán National Park, Llaca Lake sits at 4,474 m and offers breathtaking views of Ranrapalca (6,162 m) and Ocshapalca (5,888 m). This tour combines scenic driving, short hiking options, tranquility, and impressive glacial landscapes — perfect for photography and nature lovers.

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Due to the high altitude of the Laguna Llaca hike, we strongly recommend doing proper acclimatization before this tour, especially if you have just arrived in Huaraz.
Laguna Llaca is located at approximately 4,450 m / 14,600 ft, surrounded by impressive glaciers and peaks of the Cordillera Blanca.

Recommended acclimatization hikes before Laguna Llaca:

Wilcacocha Lake
Churup Lake
Ahuac Lake
Uruscocha Lake

These hikes help your body gradually adapt to the altitude and allow you to enjoy the Laguna Llaca hike safely and comfortably, reducing the risk of altitude sickness.

Itinerary

Full Day

The journey begins with a scenic drive from Huaraz through the Callejón de Huaylas, heading toward the entrance of the Llaca Valley. The road gradually ascends through eucalyptus forests and ancient glacial terrain, offering panoramic views of surrounding peaks and deep Andean valleys.

Upon entering the Huascarán National Park, the landscape transforms into a dramatic high-altitude environment with rocky cliffs, small waterfalls, and pristine alpine vegetation. The drive continues up to the Llaca Refuge, from where it is possible to take a short hike along the edge of Laguna Llaca to admire the lagoon’s turquoise waters and the spectacular ice walls of Ranrapalca and Ocshapalca towering above.

This peaceful setting is perfect for relaxing, taking photos, or observing Andean wildlife such as vizcachas and wild birds. After enjoying the tranquility and breathtaking mountain views, visitors return along the same scenic route back to Huaraz.

The Laguna Llaca Tour is a wonderful short excursion for those who want to experience the beauty of the Cordillera Blanca without a demanding hike, offering serenity, accessibility, and unforgettable landscapes.