3980 m a.s.l.
Laguna Querococha
3 km Distance
40 m Elevation gain
1h Duration
Easy Difficulty
Recommended
May–Septemberbut it can be done all year round.
Ideal for
a family day out or a stop on the way to Chavín
Access
Private car.How to get there
From Huaraz
From Huaraz, take the road south to Cátac, then climb along the road leading towards Chavín de Huántar.
2h
Approximately, by car, crossing high-Andean grasslands with views towards the Cordillera Blanca.
Laguna Querococha
You arrive directly by car, and it is part of Parque Nacional Huascarán.
Start of the trek
Begin exploring the shore, or spend a morning boating.
Description
Laguna Querococha has views of Pucaraju and Yanamarey, and to the northwest, Mururaju and Queshque.
Its name comes from Quechua: Qiru means ceremonial cup, wood or trunk, and Qocha means lake. It is fed by rainfall and the glaciers of the Yanamarey basin.
Most visitors enjoy boat rides or walks along the shore to admire the scenery and take photographs. It is also a good place to observe high-Andean birds and explore the surrounding wetlands, making it a peaceful family visit.
Did you know?
Very close to laguna Querococha, a peculiar geological fault caused part of a hillside to collapse, naturally creating a shape resembling the map of Perú.
Flora and fauna
- Ichu
- Mosses
- Queñual trees
- Cacti
- Andean ducks
- Livestock
- Coots
Recommendations
Hiking shoes
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Warm jacket
Rain jacket
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks and/or lunch
Map
Map of Laguna Querococha
GPS track to be added.
Trails can change. Do not use this space as a navigation guide.
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