Peru

Travel and documentary photos from Peru.

Iconic Huayhuash
Finally had the opportunity to complete an 11 day trek around the incredible #Huayhuash range in Central #Peru.

It was day in and day out the most spectacular scenery I've ever seen from dozens of snow capped mountains to multicoloured glacial lagoons. It also happened to be one of the hardest physical activities I've ever participated in walking 15km days above 4000 metres, walking up 800 metres in elevation and then walking down the same, going to sleep in -5 degree weather and being pounded by the high altitude sun during the day.
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Humantay Lake
Taking it in. Also: posing.

Humantay Lake, about 3 hours by car from Cusco. Many see this incredible multicolored glacial lake on the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.
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Huayhuash Campsite
One of the many incredible campsites found in the Huayhuash.
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Kiss above Laguna 69
Celebrating reaching the incredible laguna after a hard multi-hour hike above 4000 metres.
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Train on the way to Puno
Southern Peru.
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Trapecio Pass
One of the more impressive passes in the Huayhuash mountains, Trapecio Pass looked like you were crossing another planet's landscape. Pockmarked by the most gloriously green glacial lakes surrounded by hard, and often orange coloured rock it was a beautiful and very different landscape to the rest of the Huayhuash.

Sony A7rii and FE 16-35mm.
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Horse in the Mountains.
Sunset mountain views in the #Huayhuash, #Peru
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Fetching Water at the Huayhuash Campsite
Some of the campsites in the Huayhuash were set up amazingly well for campers. From taps with running water from the lake down below to permanent flush toilet washrooms we often felt like we were camping with a little luxury.
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Taking a Nap under the Mountain.
Laguna napping.
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Sunset over the Huayhuash
Everyday we were treated to incredible sunsets camping in the Huayhuash.
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Glacial Laguna Burns Bright Green
An incredible glacial lake in the Cordillera Blanca glows in the morning Sun.
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Standing in Front of Giant
So humbling to stand in front of such a giant. Already at around 5000 metres, we were standing in front of a mountain that seemed so high and who's face was so close to us it felt like we could just start climbing to reach the top. Seen right before the Trapecio Pass
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On top of the sand dunes of Huachachina
The mighty sand dunes of Huacachina by Ica, Peru.
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Reflective Jahuacocha Lake
The most incredible campsite in the Huayhuash was probably Jahuacocha Lake.
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Laguna Carhuacocha
One of the many incredibly beautiful campsites we stayed at during our 11 day #Huayhuash trek in central #Peru. Glacial lagoons, and giant snow capped mountains turn from white to red as the light changes throughout the day. Everywhere you look a beautiful view stares you in your face.

Sony A7rii and FE 16-35mm.
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Sunset over a river in the Huayhuash
One of the best parts of the Huayhuash trek were the amazing campsites. Almost all of them had giant, imposing, snowcapped mountains that towered over us. Many had streams and glacial lakes right through our camp, a few had waterfalls. And when the Sun came down to set around 6pm every day we'd always be treated to some spectacular sunsets like the one pictured. All viewed right from our tents! #Peru #Huayhuash

Sony A7rii and FE 16-35mm.
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Laguna Wilcacocha
The final view on the fantastic half-day hike to Laguna Wilcacocha from Huaraz.
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Huayhuash Laguna
When the Sun hits the glacial lake and a bright teal appears across its surface the whole landscape comes to life. Such a beautiful sight in the #Huayhuash, #Peru
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Rainboqw Mountain
After seeing a gazillion photos of the "Rainbow mountain" on instagram we finally went ourselves to see it in person. While the landscape on the way to the mountain was fantastic and the mountain itself was beautiful, though not as spectacular as many would claim, the amount of other tourists in the area was completely overwhelming and took a lot away from our time there.

Still i don't regret the experience, it certainly was. Especially getting back up to 5200 metres again.
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Paracas Coast
Sunset over Paracas, Peru.
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View over Humantay Lake
Humantay Lake. Often viewed as part of the Salkantay trek, about 3 hours from Cusco, Peru.
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Trekking Through the Cordillera Huayhuash
Trekking was made easy in the Huayhuash with the support of a guide and the many mules and donkeys that transported our gear throughout the mountain range.
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Lama eating grass at Laguna Wilcacocha
A lama eats grass on the summit of Laguna Wilcacocha, an amazing half-day hike from Huaraz usually used to acclimatize to the altitude.
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Basketball with a view at Laguna Wilcacocha
Basketball court in view of the incredible Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
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Stop, Watch, Take it all In
A chance to take in the amazing scenery at the high-altitude Pastoruri Glacier in Peru.

From Wikipedia:

The glacier is around 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi) in size, and around 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) long with a terrestrial snout ending.[1] The glacier is currently retreating quickly. It has lost 22% of its size and 15.5% of its ice mass in the last 30-35 years.[2]

The glacier occupies an Andean peak around 5,250 metres (17,200 feet) above sea level, and so has steep, cliff like edges, with heavily crevassed areas characteristic of a cirque glacier.[1]

The area and the glacier is usually covered in soft snow and is a popular area with tourists, snowboarders and ice climbers.
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The Old Streets of Cusco
Cusco, Peru.
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Meditation at the Pasto Ruri Glacier
Meditation at 5200m. Huarez, Peru.
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Trying to take it all in at Machu Picchu
What a view at Machu Picchu.
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The Crack
Saw this beauty at the highest I've ever been at the Pasto Ruri Glacier, Huarez, Peru 5250M.
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