Itinerary:
Huaraz – Carhuas – Yungay – Caraz y Laguna Parón— back to Huaraz.
About the tour:
The Paron Lake is located north from Huraz, the tour begins about 8am. After 3 hours drive we reach the Paron Lake 4185m.a.s.l with an spectacular view of snow peaks of : Paria, Artesonraju, Piramide de Garcilazo, Pisco and Chacraraju. Below the mountains lies the impresive lake with posibilities of kayak rentals and boat journeys. On the other side of the lake we will find a view point that can be reached by 40 minuts walk and where we can take some splendid photos. After that we will go back to the lake coast for a lunch and return to Huaraz once the tour is finished.
Time of the trip : Three hours, normal time, at the beginning of the trek it will be flat for about 40 minutes and then uphill after that. The return is approximately two hours.
Duration: 1 day
Distance: 4km
Height of the Lake 4185m.a.s.l
Time frame– all year