However, the latter requires only to be done through an agency, since the Peruvian government, to avoid rapid degradation, has decided to limit its revenue. Read also What to see in Cusco and how to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco Trekking in the Peruvian Andes Trekking in Peru Peru offers not only a journey through famous archaeological sites, but also fantastic mountain trails for all trekking lovers.
In the city of Huaraz you can find an immense truemoney data source of incredible routes, known and less known, that allow you to explore the Peruvian territory at different altitudes. Nestled in the Andes, you can find routes lasting a few days or even weeks , with altitudes ranging from 3000 meters up to 6768 meters with the famous Huascarán , which is considered the highest mountain in the entire nation.
it is important to consider that at these altitudes the body absolutely needs to acclimatise and therefore requires at least two or three days of rest, otherwise the risk of " altitude sickness " is very high and would require you to immediately abandon the trek, to return to much lower altitudes as soon as possible.