Laguna 69

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Laguna 69

Lake · Peru

Description

A dazzling turquoise glacial lake at 4,600 m in Huascarán National Park, one of the most popular day hikes in the Cordillera Blanca. The trail climbs past waterfalls beneath the snow peaks of Chacraraju.

Key facts

Laguna 69 is in Áncash Department.

Region
Áncash Department
Area
0.1km²
Elevation
4,625m
Huts nearby
Refugio Perú (2.9km), Refugio Huascarán (15km)
Lakes nearby
Laguna Brogui (1.2km), Laguna Consuelo (1.4km), Laguna Demanda (1.9km)
Trailhead
5.2km
Nearest village
Vaquería · 8.9km