Huascarán
- States
- Peru
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 1985
- Location
- Department Ancash, Provincia: recuay, Carhuas, Huaráz, Yungay, Pomabamba, Mariscal Luzuriaga, Huari, Corongo, Sihuas y Bolognesi
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- -9.33333, -77.4
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 333
- WH Site
- 333
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Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru, spans 340,000 hectares of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, featuring the country's highest peak, Huascarán, at 6,768 meters. Established in 1975, it protects diverse ecosystems, including montane forests, glacial lakes, and unique high-altitude Puya raimondii plants. The park is home to rare wildlife like the Andean condor, spectacled bear, and vicuña. Its stunning landscapes and biodiversity make it a critical conservation area and a draw for adventurers.
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• Huascarán