Whilst you are in Peri, you must definitely explore the surroundings of Ica. Who would have believed that the country is home to an oasis and a desert, penguins, Pisco and everything, all in such a small place? A journey to the heart of the region can offer you incredible diversity and an unforgettable experience with nature.

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Huaraz is the perfect departure point for excursions into both the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. It's in the heights of the Sierra that you will truly discover all the fantastic features that the Ancash region has to offer.

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Arriving in Iquitos by air gives a foretaste of what awaits you in the dense jungle. From above, all you see is a thick forest that covers the land as far as the eye can see, where only the river and its tributaries stand out from an immense green carpet.

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Located between the Selva and the Cordillera of the Andes, the Huancavélica and Cerro Pasco region will put you under its spell, with its incredible landscapes, the welcoming nature of the local inhabitants and the old traditions that are still very much alive

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A mountain range located in Peru's Ancash region and site of what is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful treks.

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I'm simply lost for words. What else can I say other than that the Cordillera Huayhuash mountain range is mega beautiful … giga beautiful even? I have to admit that I was really lucky with the weather when I did this hike. This meant the colours of the landscapes all around me as I did the walk seemed almost unreal. In fact there was hardly ever even a single cloud to spoil the view; and though the nights were cold, they were not unbearable. I would think that even those who've walked in these mountains when the weather has not been so clement would agree that they are simply spectacular. <a href="/peru/">It would definitely be quite possible to spend a whole trip to Peru just visiting the Cordillera Huayhuash.</a> To give you a quick idea of what to expect, you'll be simply astounded by the immense scale of the landscape at every turn, on each ascent/descent, at each lake and quebrada (a deep mountain valley), and at every snow-capped peak. Everything here is high, vast, steep, blue, green, yellow … it's all simply fantastic. After spending around ten days in this area I really didn't want to leave, even if it meant the chance to check my Facebook page – that should give you an idea of what a compelling place this is!

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