How to drive the breathtaking unpaved road to Llaca Lagoon in the Ancash region?

Laguna Llaca is an alpine lagoon with turquoise-green waters at an elevation of 4,467m (14,655ft) above sea level, located in the province of Huaraz, in Peru.

Laguna Llaca

Where is Llaca Lagoon?

The lagoon is located west of the city of Huaraz, in the western part of the country, in the Ancash region, within the Huascarán National Park. The drive and the lagoon feature spectacular views of the snowy peaks which are already very close.

Is the road to Llaca Lagoon unpaved?

Set high in the Cordillera Blanca, the road to the lake is totally unpaved. It’s called Carretera a Llaca. It’s a difficult road surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The rocks in the road here are huge and there are lots of massive ravines from water runoff. 4x4 vehicles with high clearance only.

How long is the road to Llaca Lagoon?

Expect a trail pretty steep. Starting from 14A Road, the ascent is 15.8 km (9.81 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 651 meters. The average gradient is 4.12%.

 

 

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