The National Park Huascarán

The park is located in the department (equivalent to a state or province) of Ancash to the east of the beautiful Santa Valley known as the Callejón (lane or corridor) de Huaylas. Huaraz, the principal city of the Callejón and the department capital is only 400 kilometers by paved highway from Lima, and only 200 kilometers from the Panamerican Highway near Pativilca.
The first step toward its conservation has been taken: the Parque National Huascarán has been established and the Cordillera Blanca declared a "zone intangible”, an area to be maintained in its natural state. The next step is to lift this enlightened intention from the documents where it is written and make it a reality. ALI that is lacking is the interest and support of all wilderness lovers.