Huascaran (
6768m ) The highest mountain in the tropics and the highest in Peru, Huascaran is not a technically difficult climb but adequate acclimatization and
appropriate experience  and preparation are essential.  | 
      
![]() Ascent
route on Huascaran 
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![]() Huascaran
( 6768m ) 
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 View
of the Cordillera Blanca  from the summit of Huascaran  | 
    
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 Sunset on
Huascaran ( 6768m ) 
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Huascaran
North 
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![]() Huandoy
( 6360m, 20,870ft ) 
      in the Cordillera Blanca of the Andes of Peru in Huascaran National Park - the second highest peak of the Cordillera Blanca after Huascarán  | 
      
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![]() Location
map for
Huascaran 
      in the Cordillera Blanca of the Andes of Peru Map of South America :: Map of Peru  | 
      
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