What to expect
A national park of mountains, glaciers and lakes cannot be reduced to one entrance photograph. SERNANP separates its visitor information into sectors and routes. Chinancocha and Orconcocha lakes are different from the Laguna 69 hike. Start with the visit you want, not just the park's name.
How it fits into a journey
Choose one specific park visit from Huaraz or Caraz. Check SERNANP information for that route and date. Do not assume admission, transport or guiding arrangements are identical in another sector.