LLAMA TREK

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Llamatrek: Olleros - Chavin The classic trek in Peru: hike with llama's through the Andes!
Easy 3-day trek from Olleros to Chavin, one of the most important archeaological sites in Peru, which we of course visit on the third day.
The steady gradual climb towards the Yanashallash Pass makes it possible to do the trek with lamas and not with donkeys, which most of the treks are used. (Lamas are a lot weaker than donkeys) The main tempel in Chavin is dated back to 1200 BC and ist the most important pre-inka culture in Peru. (As a comparison: Machu Picchu is from ca. 1470 AD!) This trek combines adventure with culture, is relatively short and can be done with the traditional lamas. This combination makes it a very popular trek in the Huaraz region.

Duration: 3 days
Highest altitude: 4.700 m (Punta Yanashallash)
Difficulty: Easy

Description:
Day 1: Pick up from your Hotel and transfer to the trailstart in Olleros. About 5 hours hiking to Sacracancha.
Day 2: Today we hike 6 hours towards Shoncopampa, our next campsite passed the Yanashallash Pass (4700m).
Day 3: We hike about 4 hours to Chavin through several small villages. Many visitors have given children "caramelos" ... the effect is very noticeable.
Afternoon visit to the site of Chavin. Very interesting!!

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The city of Huaraz is the hub for all hiking activity in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash, and frequent rural buses transport enthusiasts to a variety of trailheads.

Along the main street of Luzuriaga, colorful billboard signs lend distinction to an otherwise dull facade of street-front shops. Most of these promote tourism in some form, so finding a comfortable day tour, renting hiking gear, or buying souvenirs is as easy as locating the proper agency by identifying its sign out front.

There are lots of shops from supermarkets to the "real" markets. You can even by technical mountaineering gear but expect to pay pretty high prices.

A number of good restaurants (whose status is often elevated to excellent after a long hike) serve up a variety of food and a couple of lively peñas, featuring groups playing the traditional music of the Andes, provide a place to loosen up before or after a strenuous four days' trekking. Peru
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