4271 m a.s.l.
Laguna Rajucolta
1 km Distance
30 m Elevation gain
20 min Duration
Easy Difficulty
Recommended
May–Septemberbut it can be done all year round.
Ideal for
enjoying the scenery without hiking
Access
Tour or taxi to the lake.How to get there
From Huaraz
Take a tour or private car, heading towards Recuay and entering Quebrada Rajucolta via Macashca.
1h30
Approximately, by car, passing a gate and high-Andean grasslands with wild lupins and cows.
Laguna de Rajucolta
You arrive directly by car, and it is part of Parque Nacional Huascarán.
Start of the trek
Begin the walk to the lake and along the small trails near the shore.
Description
Laguna Rajucolta is one of the Cordillera Blanca's most impressive and accessible lakes. At the foot of the imposing Huantsán, it offers one of the finest views of this mountain, considered one of the most spectacular and challenging in the Peruvian Andes. It also offers views of Rurec and Cayesh.
The combination of the lake, the views and the great rock walls makes Rajucolta a good destination for enjoying the mountains without hiking.
You can also start from the gate, following a gently sloping trail on a relatively easy route, making it a good option for acclimatisation before more difficult hikes (12.5km | +300m | 4h).
Flora and fauna
- Queñual trees
- Wild lupin
- High-Andean flowers
- Ichu
- Mosses and lichens
- Quishuar
- Livestock
- Vizcachas
- Andean ducks
- Andean gulls
- Caracaras
Recommendations
Hiking shoes
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Warm jacket
Rain jacket
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks and/or lunch
Map
Map of Laguna Rajucolta
GPS track to be added.
Trails can change. Do not use this space as a navigation guide.
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