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1. Huascarán
This is the highest peak in Peru, located in the Cordillera Blanca, within the provinces of Yungay and Carhuaz in the Ancash region. It has three summits, the tallest reaching 6,768 meters (22,205 ft). Huascarán is the fifth-highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, after Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado, Pissis, and Mercedario.
The massif occupies the central-northern part of the Cordillera Blanca and is separated from the rest of the range by two deep valleys: the Quebrada de Llanganuco to the north and the Quebrada de Ulta to the south. The former is the most popular tourist attraction in Huascarán National Park, home to the stunning Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha and Orconcocha).
The mountain is surrounded by countless peaks above 5,000 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, a 140-kilometer-long snow-capped range that forms part of the 340,000-hectare Huascarán National Park.
2. Yerupajá
This mountain is located in the Pacllón District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash region. At 6,617 meters (21,709 ft), it’s the second-highest peak in Peru and part of the Cordillera Huayhuash, considered the most spectacular mountain range in the Peruvian Andes.
Yerupajá is one of the most challenging snow-capped peaks to climb, earning it global fame for its imposing summits and steep ridges. It attracts scientists, researchers, and mountaineers drawn to its breathtaking beauty.
3. Coropuna
This volcanic snow peak stands at 6,405 meters (21,014 ft) and is located in the Cordillera Ampato, between the Castilla and Condesuyos provinces in Arequipa. The first ascent was made by American explorer Hiram Bingham and Yale University researchers in 1911, where they discovered traces of Inca clothing.
This massive ice-covered stratovolcano features a 12 x 20 km plateau at its summit, with six cones rising from it. The true summit lies at the northwest edge, though the southwest peak reaches a similar (or slightly higher) elevation depending on snow depth. Inca artifacts found at 6,000 meters confirm pre-Columbian activity in the area.
4. Huandoy
This snow-capped peak is located in Yungay Province, Ancash, just north of Huascarán, with an elevation of 6,395 meters (20,981 ft). A local legend says Huandoy and Huascarán were once a princess and a soldier, turned into mountains by the god Huaylas.
Huandoy has four summits, each facing a cardinal direction. The northern peak is the tallest (6,395 m), while the others are:
- South Peak: 6,160 m
- West Peak: 6,356 m
- East Peak: 5,900 m
It stands directly across from Huascarán, separated by the Llanganuco Gorge, near the famous Llanganuco Lakes (Shinancocha and Orconcocha).
5. Huantsan
At 6,395 meters (20,981 ft), Mount Huantsan is the fifth-highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca, tied with Huandoy. It’s a difficult and dangerous climb, starting deceptively easy but becoming extremely technical.
Huantsan is the only peak in the southern Cordillera Blanca exceeding 6,000 meters, making it appear even more imposing compared to nearby mountains like:
- Cashan (5,710 m)
- San Juan (5,843 m)
- Tumarinaraju (5,670 m)
- Shaqsha (5,703 m)
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