Santa Cruz Trek Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Santa Cruz Trek

The best time to do the trek is during the dry season, from May to September. The50km (31mi)trail follows glacial creeks up to the4,750m (15,580ft)high point at Punta Union pass. From the pass, there are good views down the valleys, of Taulliraju - towering over the pass, and of Huascarán - the tallest mountain in Peru and anywhere in the Tropics. The trail is reasonably well marked, with signs at major intersections; however, be sure to bring a GPS device (with offline maps) and consider a backup paper map. OpenStreetMap has goodcoverage of the area. Openandromaps has an excellentoffline free vector mapthat covers all of Peru, with detailed topographic information. An Alpenverein map can be purchased in Huaraz for S/80 or a copy with just the trek for S/20. The hike may be done in two dir

Where to Stay in Santa Cruz Trek

• 🏨Ahruaycocha
• 🏨Llamacorral
• 🏨Paria
• 🏨Santa Cruz Trek B&B
• 🏨Taulipampa

Santa Cruz Trek Travel Guide Sections

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