Nevado Pastoruri
Nevado Pastoruri
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Suzanna B
83 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This place is well worth a visit. The hike is hard at altitude but if you walk slow it's no issue. Horses are available and most other people chose this option. We were able to leave our motorbike helmets with one of the vendors for free (although I bought some chocolate off her after) and there is hot drinks available to buy. The weather wasn't great but it was still worth it. Go before 10am to avoid the hoardes of people.
Written May 24, 2018
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Mckoy88
Orotina, Costa Rica54 contributions
Jan 2018
When you arrive to the check point, guides tell you that you have to walk more than a mile, it is not difficult as Laguna 69, or Rainbow Mountain, this hiking has some hills easy to overcome, the main atraction has changed a lot during the last 10000 years due to global warming, you have enough time to get there aand then go back.
Written June 18, 2018
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George Joseph
Miami, FL2 contributions
Feb 2020
The glacier is pretty majestic, walking is about an hour to the site, really good acclamitzation trip before any long hikes. Make sure you bring lots of water and coca leave teas to prevent headaches from altitude sickness!
Written March 12, 2020
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MelvinMeander
49 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This is a great idea for anyone who wants a good view and a chance to get used to the altitude. There is a path that takes you all the way to the glacier lookout point. Would definitely recommend booking this through a tour company in town as they will stop along the way and hit a few other spots en route to this gem!
Written November 1, 2018
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Esphe
19 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Amazing trip! It’s a bit difficult because of the height but if you are walking slowly it should be fine. And don’t forget warm clothes since it’s really windy. It’s sad to see how the glacier gets smaller every year :(
Written August 16, 2018
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N V
Costa Rica52 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
This place is really lovely, I do consider it is a must do in Huaraz, however I noticed that people leave garbage behind and touch the glacier, we need to be more careful when visiting this nature sites.
I wish the place had more surveillance, cause this will disappear eventually and it doesn't seem to be that protected for the moment. Fun fact is Pastoruri has a Guiness record as the highest place in the world that produce renewable energy. The journey is also very interesting and you can view a few good spots, be prepared for the height here, a headache can be expected.
You can rent a horse which is usually recommended for the way up, for 7.5 soles and if you need someone to carry you that is also available, 10 soles for kids.
I wish the place had more surveillance, cause this will disappear eventually and it doesn't seem to be that protected for the moment. Fun fact is Pastoruri has a Guiness record as the highest place in the world that produce renewable energy. The journey is also very interesting and you can view a few good spots, be prepared for the height here, a headache can be expected.
You can rent a horse which is usually recommended for the way up, for 7.5 soles and if you need someone to carry you that is also available, 10 soles for kids.
Written April 19, 2018
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Silvia S
41 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We hired a day trip. They stop on the way for short whiles so you can accommodate to the altitude. 40minutes hike that you should do slowly if you dont want to get sick. You can save half trekking hiring horses. Just remember they won't do all the way, just half. If you arrange a tour with an agency, they will take you to an overpriced tourist restaurant with no other alternatives around, so you can take your lunch if you prefer.
Written March 15, 2018
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Angeline S
Nottingham, UK72 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
The hike to the Glacier is only about an hour. However you are at 5050 metres above sea level so it can be tricky. Definitely worth it though. Stunning views, weather permitting, and you can get surprisingly close the Glacier. Word of warning, the weather can change dramatically. We got out of the car and it's was cloudy but clear. By the time we got to the mirador, there was strong winds, hail and then a bit of a snow storm on the way down. Take a waterproof jacket and wear proper boots, just in case. Either way, an excellent day trip from Huaraz. Not to be missed.
Written November 1, 2017
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Angyal C
Breda, The Netherlands158 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
This place is a must to visit in Huaraz, lovely place.I recommend for everyone.It's a bit cold but you could handle it for sure
Written March 6, 2023
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Albert W
Boston, MA6 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
This glacial is a cool place located in Huaraz and can be visited anytime during the year. One spectacular scenario that I enjoyed.
Written June 13, 2019
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Hola y que fechas esta nevando en el camino??
esta vez mas me canso la caminata y no poder tocar la nieve
gracias
Written November 4, 2019
Alguém foi em setembro? Qual a temperatura média? Qual tipo de roupa é recomendada? Necessário bota impermeável ou posso ir de tênis tranquilo? Obrigado
Written August 13, 2019
Estive em março, não era inverno e estava bem frio. Acredito que setembro esteja bem frio mesmo. Em relação ao tênis, fui de bota, mas quase toda a trilha é asfaltada.
Mas como vai estar frio, acho que vale a pena ir de bota.
Written August 14, 2019
Hola buenos días a todos, quisiera saber si los primeros días de Agosto es buena fecha para viajar, osea que haya mas nieve ? si podrían ayudarme..
Written July 18, 2019
Hola. Acabo de estar ahi hace unos dias y me enteré que la mejor epoca es de noviembre a marzo, siendo en enero donde hay mas nieve.
Written July 26, 2019
Hola alguien me puede decir que tal está el clima en julio, esq voy con mis hijas y llevo una niña de 8 años, gracias.
Written January 20, 2019
Yo estuve con mi pareja el pasado mes de julio de 2018. En cuanto se va el sol hace frío, incluso puede que durante el día se nuble y caiga una nevada, pues el viento hace que el clima sea muy cambiante e inestable. Pero, en general, si vais bien abrigados, con distintas capas como las cebollas y lleváis un coche, no hay ningún problema. Procurad madrugar y evitar las noches.
Written January 21, 2019
Hola me gustaría saber que tal es en Noviembre el clima que vamos para Huaraz en esa época y que se recomienda hacer primero las lagunas o Pastosuri y si me recomiendan algun tour más..gracias
Written August 18, 2018
Yo fui en Octubre y aún hacia frio, en noviembre probablemente haga menos frio, yo no hago mucho ejercicio y me costo mucho subir por la altura, pero a otras personas se veia que no les costaba mucho, es como un km lo que hay que caminar, puedes rentar un caballo que te sube, pero solo es del inicio a la mitad del camino, lo demás lo tienes que subir a pie. Respecto a las lagunas yo fui a la 69 al otro día del glaciar, te conviene rentar el tour a esa, ya que Llanganuco queda de paso y te hacen una parada rápida para fotos, para subir a la 69 son 3 hrs de camino, 8 km si esta pesada y de regreso son 2 hrs caminando, pero ya es bajada, espero esto te sirva, buen viaje
Written August 19, 2018
I will arrive in Lima, at 8:30 PM on January 1, 2018. I plan to go directly to Huarez from the airport. Is there any direct bus service from the airport? I will stay in Huarez for 5 days, from January 2 to 6. Is it possible to go on Nevada Pastoruri? If so, how can I make a reservation?
Written November 5, 2017
Hi Jaesoo. I will be traveling to Huaraz on January 2nd. I am trying to figure out if the rainy season will affect the ability to do the Santa Cruz Trek, Nevado Pastoruri, and other hiking in Huaraz. I have read that it rains in January, but I'm hoping to still be able to do the trip. What have you found?
Thanks.
Written December 3, 2017
Hola, hace cuanto fuiste al nevado Pastouri? aun se ve el glaciar? Iré 2 días a Huaraz y estoy viendo que conocer, pensaba ir a Pastouri, pero estoy leyendo que ya no hay nada entonces no se que tan recomendable sea o si sugieres otro lugar
Gracias, saludos
Written October 4, 2017
Fui la semana pasada y merece mucho la pena. Puede ver mis fotos con un bloque de hielo muy grande . Tuve la misma duda y di lo recomiendo
Written October 12, 2017
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