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Peru Huascaran

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The Huascaran snow-capped mountain is the highest mountain in Peru (6768m). In the photo you can see the rupture of the glacier that caused a gigantic avalanche that buried several towns, including Yungay and Ranrahirca, in 1970, causing 28,000 deaths.

Photography Tips

Tele and tripod necessary. Here is about 400 mm.

Travel Information

From Route 3 N, towards the north of Yungay, you have to take a not very good route, the 104, and go up until you find the desired view.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunset in fall

Sunrise & Sunset 06:07 - 18:40 | current local time: 20:53

Photo Themes Mountain Sunset

Locations Cordillera Blanca Yungay Huaras

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