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.

Surf, try new things, explore and more in Ica

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.

Huarez: a jewel nestled between snow-covered peaks

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.

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest: Iquitos and its floating shantytown

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

Pasco and Huancavélica: a voyage combining nature and tradition

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Mountain pass at 4850 metres up in the Cordillera Blanca and forming part of the Alpamayo trek .

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For mountain lovers, a trek around the high terrain of the Ancash region when <a href="/peru/">visiting Peru</a> is pretty much obligatory. With several mountain ranges located in the area, there is a large number of hiking trails, summits and glaciers to explore. One option is the Alpamayo trek, which gives you the chance to explore the northern part of the Cordillera Blanca (white mountain range). The route takes you on a tour around the mountain with which it shares its name, which some say is the most beautiful in the world. This high mountain trek, with turquoise coloured lakes at various points along the way, is quite magical. My starting point was Hualcayan, which meant I traversed the wonderful Cullicocha pass the second day (allow eight to ten days to complete the trip, depending on your itinerary). At the beginning you'll pass along the side of a lake of the same name, from where you'll be able to enjoy a fantastic view of Santa Cruz. So that's the trip off to a rather good start then, and you even have the option of finishing it off with an ascension of the summit of Nevado Pisco (as long as you arrange it beforehand with your tour operator). I "settled" for the basic tour and was lucky enough to have fine weather; suffice to say, I had a really great time! Quick tip: in theory it's prohibited to do the walk without a guide. However, the forest rangers are normally quite relaxed about this.

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