natural wonder
Laguna 69
A breathtaking turquoise glacial lake at 4,600 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Ancash, Peru · South America
Yauya sits on the route: 15 minutes from Llama, 36km from Laguna 69.
Yauya is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 9,092, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Yauya sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yauya to your route.
Yauya District is one of three districts of the province Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald in Peru.
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Yauya is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -8.9914 latitude, -77.2915 longitude.
Yauya has a population of approximately 9,092 people, making it a town in Peru.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A breathtaking turquoise glacial lake at 4,600 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.
36 km · about 40 min drive
national park
UNESCO park protecting the Cordillera Blanca, including the 6,768-metre Huascarán, entered on roads from Huaraz.
37 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at 4,185 m, a hard turquoise pool beneath the pyramid of Artesonraju. Reached by a steep 32 km unpaved road from Caraz.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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