Laguna Quequerane
Peru, south-america
N/A
4,034 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're in Peru, high up in the Puno region, ready for an adventure. You're heading to Laguna Quequerane, a stunning high-altitude lake sitting pretty at 4,034 meters (13,234 feet)!
Now, getting there? That's half the fun, right? The road is an absolute beast – think gravel, narrow squeezes, and mud galore (especially after rain!). Seriously, you'll want a 4x4 for this one. Be warned, the climb is steep, and the air gets thin, so listen to your body. Altitude sickness can kick in way before you reach the top, around 2,500-2,800 meters. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for avalanches, heavy snow, and landslides. Patches of ice can pop up anytime and make things extra dicey. But hey, the scenery is incredible!
Where is it?
Laguna Quequerane is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -10.0875, -77.0414
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 4,034 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -10.0875, -77.0414
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