Mirador Pukaventana
8.4 km Distance
170 m Elevation gain
2h40 Duration
Easy Difficulty
Recommended
May–Septemberbut it can be done all year round
Ideal for
the first day of acclimatisation, sunset or a quick hike.
Access
Walking, taxi or private car.How to get there
From Huaraz
Walk or take a vehicle towards Cementerio de Huaraz.
7 min
Approximately, by car from Plaza de Armas (30 min on foot).
Cementerio de Huaraz
From there, follow the dirt road to Rataquenua.
Start of the trek
Continue from Rataquenua to Pukaventana (approximately 1h30 from the start of the walk).
Description
Those wishing to extend the walk can continue to Pukaventana (8.4 km | +170 m | 2 h 40 min). Its name means “red window” in Quechua and refers to the striking reddish rock formations and small eroded canyons characteristic of this section. It is an easy extension that adds a different and distinctive landscape to the route.
Flora and fauna
- Eucalyptus trees
- Prickly pears and cacti
- Ichu
- Crops such as potatoes and barley
- Hummingbirds
- Sparrows and urban birds
- Kestrels
- Butterflies
- Lizards
- Local livestock
Recommendations
Hiking shoes
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Warm jacket
Rain jacket
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks and/or lunch
Map
Map of Mirador Pukaventana
GPS track to be added.
Trails can change. Do not use this space as a navigation guide.
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