Santa Cruz Trek, The Cordillera Blanca


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November 23rd 2008
Published: November 24th 2008
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The Santa Cruz trek is one of the most popular backpacking circuits in South America. Located in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, which begins approximately in the middle of Peru and runs south down towards Bolivia and Chile, the majority of this National Park region sits above 4000 metres above sea level. The most common trek through this area is 4 days/3 nights and provides some of the worl... Read Full Entry



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Coca de MateCoca de Mate
Coca de Mate

Lotty enjoying another cup of tea, hoping it will help with the altitude
Chilling out at campChilling out at camp
Chilling out at camp

At the end of day 1
Snack time!Snack time!
Snack time!

We didnĀ“t have to wait long for popcorn and Coca de Mate once we arrived at camp.
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Lotty

Nearing the pass, Punta Union
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Steve

Approaching Taulliraju and Punta Union Pass
Steve & LottySteve & Lotty
Steve & Lotty

Looking back towards Huascaran
The bottom shotThe bottom shot
The bottom shot

It had to be done... sorry mum
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Lotty

Celebrating the arrival of our mules (food, tents & Coca de Mate)
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Lotty

The last slog up to the pass



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