LLANGANUCO - SANTA CRUZ

Distance 45 km Tauliraju - view from Santa Cruz valley
Altitude 2900 to 4750 m
Rating Moderate
Duration 3-5 days
Start Llanganuco lakes
Finish Santa Cruz

This is the classic trek of the Cordillera Blanca and the most popular but it can become very crowded in the high season. All the time you have spectacular views on the mountains. You cross some challenging passes and see the beautiful lakes of Llanganuco, which is the finishing point of this popular trek.