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Hiking Heaven: Explore These 8 Epic Peaks In Peru

The fifth highest peak in Peru. Snowy, sacred, and home to colorful alpine lakes and remote treks.

Ausangate (6,384m)

Peru’s tallest mountain, towering in the Cordillera Blanca. A mountaineer’s dream and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Huascarán (6,768m)

Heat ghee in a pan.

Salkantay (6,271m)

A dramatic, glacier-covered giant on the alternative route to Machu Picchu. Wild, rugged, and spiritual.

Sacred to the Incas and visible from the Sacred Valley. Sharp ridges and mystical energy define this peak.

Veronica (5,893m)

Alpamayo (5,947m)

Called the "most beautiful mountain in the world" for its perfect pyramid shape in the Cordillera Blanca.

Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain – 5,200m)

A high-altitude marvel of colorful mineral bands — one of the most photographed places in Peru.

Pitusiray (5,100m)

Overlooking the Sacred Valley, this lesser-known mountain is steeped in legend and offers magical sunrise views.

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