Where Are Laguna Canchiscocha, Laguna Fudococha, and Laguna Tayacocha?

Where Are Laguna Canchiscocha, Laguna Fudococha, and Laguna Tayacocha?

Peru, south-america

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Elevation

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Difficulty

extreme

Best Season

Year-round

Laguna Canchiscocha, Laguna Fudococha, and Laguna Tayacocha are

three high mountain lagoons

Where Are Laguna Canchiscocha, Laguna Fudococha, and Laguna Tayacocha?

The lagoons are located in the

, in the western part of the country, within the

Is the Road to Laguna Canchiscocha, Laguna Fudococha, and Laguna Tayacocha Unpaved?

The road to the lagoons is

extremely challenging

by guardrails, featuring

What’s the Weather Like on the Road to Laguna Canchiscocha, Laguna Fudococha, and Laguna Tayacocha?

range, the road ends at

is always a concern, as the area is often covered in

How Long Is the Road to Laguna Canchiscocha, Laguna Fudococha, and Laguna Tayacocha?

The road to the lagoons is very

, so it’s better to travel

is required. Starting from

, a high mountain pass at an elevation of

above sea level, the road is

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Country
Peru
Continent
south-america
Difficulty
extreme

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