After moving to Peru and having some time off before the school year started, Alyssa and I wanted to see what this beautiful country offered outside of Lima. Thanks to our friend Katie who recommended going to Huaraz, a launch point for many day hikes or multi-day treks into the beautiful Andes mountains of Peru.
We boarded an 8-hour overnight bus from Lima to Huaraz and were happy to arrive to sunshine – Lima is very grey in the winter months and having just moved from the Caribbean, it was a slight adjustment. We booked a room at the Lazy Dog Inn, a great place where we were able to meet other hikers and have group meals together, keep warm by the fireplace, and adjust to the altitude.
The trek was for 4 days, reaching 4750m in altitude at the mountain pass. We were spoiled on this trip by having a guide, cook, and donkey driver to transport the supplies arranged through eco-ice peru. We woke up each morning to hot water, coca tea, and breakfast before the days hike. The coca tea helps (slightly) to relieve the symptoms of altitude sickness.
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