Driving the Wild Unpaved Road to Laguna Capalococha in the Cordillera Blanca

Laguna Capalococha is a high mountain lagoon at an elevation of 4,623m (15,167ft) above sea level, located in the Huaylas Province of Peru.

Laguna Capalococha

Where is Laguna Capalococha?

The lagoon is located in the Ancash Region, in the western part of the country, high in the Cordillera Blanca range.

Is the Road to Laguna Capalococha Challenging?

The road to the lagoon is extremely challenging. It’s unpaved, with loose rocks, unprotected by guardrails, featuring dangerous drops and about 30 hairpin turns. A high-clearance vehicle is required, and a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended. The weather is always a concern, as the area is often covered in fog.

How Long is the Road to Laguna Capalococha?

The road through the lagoon is 25km (16 miles) long, running north-south from Chicarhuapunta (a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,289m (14,071ft) above sea level) to the village of Purhuash.

 

 

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