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The Huayhuash Circuit

Discover the Huayhuash

The Huayhuash Circuit of the Peruvian Andes is known to be one of the most beautiful multi day treks in the world.

If you are interested in learning more about the Huayhuash and what it entails, I have put together numerous guides to get you ready for the trek.

To start I would recommend reading through the comprehensive Huayhuash Trek Overview. You can then continue on with daily trekking guides, and other helpful articles to prepare you for your time out on the trail.


Be sure to also read through the more detailed daily hiking guides for the Huayhuash


A Huayhuash Circuit Packing List

One of the most important considerations when going about the Huayhuash Circuit will be your packing list. Check out this complete item by item breakdown for the trek.

Huayhuash Circuit Packing List

If you need more insight into logistics, weather, costs, difficulty, & more, the following articles can help you out with it all

Huayhuash Weather
Huayhuash Weather Overview

Learn more about the best time of year to take part of the circuit & what to expect on the trail.

Huayhuash Trek Independent Costs
Huayhuash Cost Breakdown

This guide will go over all of the various cost considerations for a trek, both guided & independent.

Rondoy to Llamac
How to Get to the Huayhuash

If you need help figuring out logistics be sure to read over this guide that goes through it step by step.

Huayhuash Trek Difficulty
Huayhuash Trek Difficulty

Are you wondering how hard the Huayhuash trek is? This overview will talk through it all.


The Huayhuash Map

To better understand the layout of the Huayhuash trek and the potential routes, I have put together a couple articles that focus in on that aspect of the trail.

Huayhuash Trek Map
Huayhuash Circuit Map

Check out the custom map I put together that clearly lays out the circuit

Huayhuash Maps.me
Huayhuash Circuit GPX

If you are in need of some navigation help, then check out the GPX/KML file


Huaraz Peru
Huaraz / Peru

Take a look at this guide that goes over everything there is to know about Huaraz.

Laguna 69 Trek
Laguna 69

Laguna 69 is one of the most famous hikes in the region, and is the perfect day trek.

Churup Lake
Laguna Churup

Nearby Huaraz is Laguna Churup. This also serves as a great warmup hike.

Learn More about Huaraz

Before taking part of the Huayhuash Circuit, you will be spending some time in Huaraz. Check out the guides to learn more.