We are on our way to discover the richness of landscapes and Andean customs of the Cordillera Huayhuash peoples. It is considered one of the most important mountain ranges in Peru and birthplace of ancient indigenous civilizations,
where we have the sense of having crossed a portal leading into a different world. Here, time stands still among molle and eucalyptus trees, while retama bushes fill the roads through farmland and seemingly endless rolling hills which reach all the way up to high snowy peaks which decorate the horizon. Here, its inhabitants have enriched their cultures through a constant process of contact with diverse and complex ecosystems existing in the Cordillera, overcoming great obstacles and reaching a surprising level of development in spite of the scarcity of resources available. These peoples have domesticated plants and animals since ancient times. They are mystical, religious individuals that worship Mother Earth, mountains, rivers and lakes as part of their traditions. As inhabitants of a mountainous region of impressive and wild beauty; they are eager to take part in experiences oriented towards exchange and collaboration for the preservation of nature and tourism development at the Cordillera Huayhuash National Reserve. Join MOUNTCLIMB TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE and help create an increasing level of awareness among peoples of cultures from the most remote corners of the earth, thereby encouraging the preservation of the Cordillera Huayhuash ecosystem for future generations.
There are few places on Earth, where one can feel surrounded by unspoiled nature, accompanied solely by the whispers of wind and water, the flight of mountain birds as they cross an endless blue sky that is cut short by the horizon. It may very well be the only place, where upon gazing into the distance all one is able to see is a parade of steep, imposing mountains crowned by Nature with icy summits. Considered by the experts to be one of the most demanding and beautiful routes in the planet, it is a unique spot where one can enjoy absolute peace and tranquility that can only be offered by splendid mountains in this wild, remote location. Here we will find the perfect combination for the adventurous traveler: glacial lakes of impressive beauty, icy summits that seem to be within our hands' reach, glacial passes filled with nature's magic as well as wide plains and valleys covered by dense quenual forests.
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