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After finishing the southern section of the Peru Great Divide Trail (PGDT), we entered the Cordillera Blanca and the legendary Huascarán National Park.

The area is full of snowy peaks, turquoise lagunas, glaciers, and views that make you wonder if you haven’t accidentally crossed into some high-fantasy realm. It also has plenty of side quests (aka day trips) to complete, and this one led us to Laguna Llaca. 🏔️🏍️

Torres de Vichaycocha and the surrounding landscape are a true masterpiece of nature and time. Jagged stone towers and waves of rock rise right beside the road as you slowly traverse the Peruvian highlands.

Mountain roads in Peru are definitely one of the best we've had the pleasure of riding through. Endless zigzags carved into massive landscapes, the mix of colours and textures, the thin air, and wandering llamas make for an unforgettable ride.

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One of the best mountain passes on the PGDT trail, this time from a more human perspective.

If you’re curious how this looks from the sky, and how tiny we can be against these vast landscapes, check one of the previous posts.