Trek, Hike and Climb South America
From easy to very challenging, these opportunities in the Andes and other locations provide ample opportunity to trek, hike and climb in awesome surroundings.
Trekking Suggestions in South America
South America's varied and spectacular natural attractions, archaeological ruins and recreational opportunities give hikers and trekkers ample choice, but the suggested treks listed here are the top favorites.
South America's varied and spectacular natural attractions, archaeological ruins and recreational opportunities give hikers and trekkers ample choice, but the suggested treks listed here are the top favorites.
Andean Explorer Peru
Attractions, climinbing, photos, maps, descriptions and more for theCordillera Blanca, Huayhuash, Peruvian Andes, and Callejon de Huaylas in Peru.
Attractions, climinbing, photos, maps, descriptions and more for theCordillera Blanca, Huayhuash, Peruvian Andes, and Callejon de Huaylas in Peru.
Andes Adventures
Trekking and running adventures in the Peruvian Andes and Patagonia. Tour Cusco and explore Machu Picchu. Hike or run the Inca Trail. See Torres del Paine and visit Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Trekking and running adventures in the Peruvian Andes and Patagonia. Tour Cusco and explore Machu Picchu. Hike or run the Inca Trail. See Torres del Paine and visit Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Andes
British specialist operator of trekking climbing mountaineering skiing and biking expeditions.
British specialist operator of trekking climbing mountaineering skiing and biking expeditions.
Arenales, Aregentina
"The Cajón de Arenales is an excellent granite climbing area near Mendoza. The faces are up to 400m high, however, mostly around 200m. Highly recommended."
"The Cajón de Arenales is an excellent granite climbing area near Mendoza. The faces are up to 400m high, however, mostly around 200m. Highly recommended."
Best Hike in South America
Read and compare hiking and treeking notes to decide which is the best hike for you on the South American continent. Inclcuded for each hike are details, maps and or photos, plus things for you to consider.
Read and compare hiking and treeking notes to decide which is the best hike for you on the South American continent. Inclcuded for each hike are details, maps and or photos, plus things for you to consider.
Bike Treks
Breaking new ground in Bolivia and Chile.
Breaking new ground in Bolivia and Chile.
Cerro Fitz Roy Trek - General Travel Information
"Fitz Roy Trek is a walk into the Los Glaciares reserve. The Trek passes through huge granite masifs, blue glaciers and magical lakes. The most notable mountains in the area are the Fitz Roy Mountain - a huge granite masif, at 3405 meters above sea level and the Torre Mountain, at 3102 meters above sea level."
"Fitz Roy Trek is a walk into the Los Glaciares reserve. The Trek passes through huge granite masifs, blue glaciers and magical lakes. The most notable mountains in the area are the Fitz Roy Mountain - a huge granite masif, at 3405 meters above sea level and the Torre Mountain, at 3102 meters above sea level."
Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz Photo Gallery
Images from the central Andes, the Cordillera Blanca of Peru, and in and around the town of Huaraz.
Images from the central Andes, the Cordillera Blanca of Peru, and in and around the town of Huaraz.
Cordillera Blanca Climbing
"Cordillera Blanca Climbing is an Adventure Travel Company located in the Cordillera Blanca Huaraz, specialized to organize Trekking, Climbing, Horse Riding and Mountain Bike in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash, Cusco, Arequipa and Puno and other areas of Peru."
"Cordillera Blanca Climbing is an Adventure Travel Company located in the Cordillera Blanca Huaraz, specialized to organize Trekking, Climbing, Horse Riding and Mountain Bike in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash, Cusco, Arequipa and Puno and other areas of Peru."
Cordillera Blanca Hiking
"Huaraz is Located in the North site of Lima City to 400 KM of distance, Huaraz is the Capital of Ancash Department at (3100masl) and has an area of 35,029 KM2 and 150,125 habitants,there you can visit some atractives turistics such as: Chavin de Huantar ruins, Llanganuco Lake, Pastoruri glacier, 69 Lake, etc."
"Huaraz is Located in the North site of Lima City to 400 KM of distance, Huaraz is the Capital of Ancash Department at (3100masl) and has an area of 35,029 KM2 and 150,125 habitants,there you can visit some atractives turistics such as: Chavin de Huantar ruins, Llanganuco Lake, Pastoruri glacier, 69 Lake, etc."
Cordillera Huayhuash
"How to get, What to see and do, Info about Peru, Flora and Fauna of Huayhuash, some services, Visitor info, Suggested itineraries, Parties and activies of the Comunities around the Cordillera Huayhuash, and all the support in Guiding, Accommodation, Transport, maps, trekking and mountaineering logistics."
"How to get, What to see and do, Info about Peru, Flora and Fauna of Huayhuash, some services, Visitor info, Suggested itineraries, Parties and activies of the Comunities around the Cordillera Huayhuash, and all the support in Guiding, Accommodation, Transport, maps, trekking and mountaineering logistics."
Cordillera Huayhuash
Photos of the Cordillera Huayhuash region plus trekking and climbing tips and links to more photos and descriptions of Peru.
Photos of the Cordillera Huayhuash region plus trekking and climbing tips and links to more photos and descriptions of Peru.
Country Summaries
Scroll down the page for South America: "basic information and tips in a country specific context. All the basic advice you need in the travel/backpacking planning or incipient stage."
Scroll down the page for South America: "basic information and tips in a country specific context. All the basic advice you need in the travel/backpacking planning or incipient stage."
Exploring & Revealing Unknown Options
Account of a climb up a new route up the Cajon de Arenales Region of Argentina. "On February 10th, the team climbed a previously un-named peak that is now officially dubbed Montaña de la Reflexión (Reflection Mountain), with a first ascent up a new route now called Corazón Encantado, Charmed Heart."
Account of a climb up a new route up the Cajon de Arenales Region of Argentina. "On February 10th, the team climbed a previously un-named peak that is now officially dubbed Montaña de la Reflexión (Reflection Mountain), with a first ascent up a new route now called Corazón Encantado, Charmed Heart."
Footprint Adventures
See what's happening in Ecuador and Venezuela.
See what's happening in Ecuador and Venezuela.
GORP - Top Ten Treks - South America
Patagonia for Torres del Paine and other locations, and the Inca Trail.
Patagonia for Torres del Paine and other locations, and the Inca Trail.
Huascarán
"Huascarán is the highest mountain in Peru, and the fifth highest in South America. Its two extinct volcanic summits (the lower north peak is 21,830 ft.) are separated by a huge deep saddle, upon which a hut now sits. The mountain is both high and massive, its huge flanks covered in steep, broken glaciers."
"Huascarán is the highest mountain in Peru, and the fifth highest in South America. Its two extinct volcanic summits (the lower north peak is 21,830 ft.) are separated by a huge deep saddle, upon which a hut now sits. The mountain is both high and massive, its huge flanks covered in steep, broken glaciers."
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Map covers the trail from Cuzco along the Rio Urubamba, past Machu Picchu and on to Quillabamba.
Map covers the trail from Cuzco along the Rio Urubamba, past Machu Picchu and on to Quillabamba.
Maps of the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash
Maps show trekking and climbing routes. Links to regional information include climate, flora and fauna, earthquakes and landslides, photos and details about the mountains of peru.
Maps show trekking and climbing routes. Links to regional information include climate, flora and fauna, earthquakes and landslides, photos and details about the mountains of peru.
Maps of the Cordillera Blanca
Including Yungay-Huaraz (Llanganuco, Huascaran, Carhuaz, Chacas, Laguna Llaca, Laguna Churup)
Including Yungay-Huaraz (Llanganuco, Huascaran, Carhuaz, Chacas, Laguna Llaca, Laguna Churup)
Mountain, Ice and Rock Climbing
About's Guide to Climbing has locations, terminology, routes, gear, essentials, instructions and more for the fan of the sport.
About's Guide to Climbing has locations, terminology, routes, gear, essentials, instructions and more for the fan of the sport.
Mountaineering Cordillera Blanca, Peru
"Huascaran is the tallest mountain of Cordillera Blanca of Peru, and gives the National Park Name. Is the highest tropical mountainous in the Earth. Huascarán offers innumerable routes of ascent by the most varied ways of ice, rock and snow."
"Huascaran is the tallest mountain of Cordillera Blanca of Peru, and gives the National Park Name. Is the highest tropical mountainous in the Earth. Huascarán offers innumerable routes of ascent by the most varied ways of ice, rock and snow."
Peruvian Andes Adventures
One of the best trekking and climbing specialists in Huaraz offering a wide range of adventure activities to individuals and groups. Run by the well known "Morales Family". Recommended by Lonely Planet Guide to Peru 2004 as well as several visitors to Andean Travel Web.
One of the best trekking and climbing specialists in Huaraz offering a wide range of adventure activities to individuals and groups. Run by the well known "Morales Family". Recommended by Lonely Planet Guide to Peru 2004 as well as several visitors to Andean Travel Web.
Photographic Trek of Ausangate, Peru
Cerro Ausangate. the highest peak in the Cordillera Vilcanota near Cuzco, Peru, is considered an apu, a holy mountain, traditionally a place of worship and offerings from pre-Inca times. At 20,945 feet (6,384 meters), the peak is visible from Cuzco. The snow-capped peaks of this area are the second largest Peruvian glaciated system after the aptly named Cordillera Blanca and a favored trek and climb for international visitors.
Cerro Ausangate. the highest peak in the Cordillera Vilcanota near Cuzco, Peru, is considered an apu, a holy mountain, traditionally a place of worship and offerings from pre-Inca times. At 20,945 feet (6,384 meters), the peak is visible from Cuzco. The snow-capped peaks of this area are the second largest Peruvian glaciated system after the aptly named Cordillera Blanca and a favored trek and climb for international visitors.
RTW: Argentina
Treks and walks around Ushuaia, the glaciers and mountains of Argentina Patagonia, with photos and links to travels in Chile.
Treks and walks around Ushuaia, the glaciers and mountains of Argentina Patagonia, with photos and links to travels in Chile.
Specialised Adventure Travel
"If you are looking for a quality adventure holiday in South America, the US or UK you should seriously consider Specialised Adventure Travel, Inc. Our trips are specialised because we work with you to design the trip that you really want. We want your trip to be adventurous, exciting and memorable. So, please contact us to begin designing your dream trip."
"If you are looking for a quality adventure holiday in South America, the US or UK you should seriously consider Specialised Adventure Travel, Inc. Our trips are specialised because we work with you to design the trip that you really want. We want your trip to be adventurous, exciting and memorable. So, please contact us to begin designing your dream trip."
Torres del Paine Grand Circuit
Torres del Paine National Park is a jewel in Chilean Patagonia. The terrain of craggy, granite peaks, snow clad mountains, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls and rivers, pampas and thick Magellanic forests attracts visitors from around the world to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Many trek through the park on multiple trails. This Grand Circuit trek is one of the favories.
Torres del Paine National Park is a jewel in Chilean Patagonia. The terrain of craggy, granite peaks, snow clad mountains, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls and rivers, pampas and thick Magellanic forests attracts visitors from around the world to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Many trek through the park on multiple trails. This Grand Circuit trek is one of the favories.
Trekking in Peru
Brief descriptions of the Classic Inca Trail, Cachiccata Trek, Ausengate Trek, Salcantay Trek and the Cordillera Blanca.
Brief descriptions of the Classic Inca Trail, Cachiccata Trek, Ausengate Trek, Salcantay Trek and the Cordillera Blanca.
Trekking Old Incan Trails to Ingapirca
Take "a close look at a significant native American culture, reflected in the ancient ruins as well as the contemporary lifestyle of the native inhabitants. This is a great opportunity to travel on foot through the Andes in a nearly untouched landscape and culture."
Take "a close look at a significant native American culture, reflected in the ancient ruins as well as the contemporary lifestyle of the native inhabitants. This is a great opportunity to travel on foot through the Andes in a nearly untouched landscape and culture."
Trekking Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine, Chile’s spectacular national park in southern Patagonia, is a wonderland of craggy, granite peaks, snow clad mountains, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls and rivers, pampas and thick Magellanic forests, meadows, forests and no matter where you look, fantastic scenery!
Torres del Paine, Chile’s spectacular national park in southern Patagonia, is a wonderland of craggy, granite peaks, snow clad mountains, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls and rivers, pampas and thick Magellanic forests, meadows, forests and no matter where you look, fantastic scenery!
Trekking, Cerro Fitz Roy and Lake del Desierto in El Chaltén
"Thanks to the impressive variety of walking tours and other activities it has to offer, the ambitious little Santa Cruz village of El Chaltén has earned a name as the Argentine Trekking Capital."
"Thanks to the impressive variety of walking tours and other activities it has to offer, the ambitious little Santa Cruz village of El Chaltén has earned a name as the Argentine Trekking Capital."
Vilaya Tours
Chachapoyas and Cities of the Condors tours - Peru.
Chachapoyas and Cities of the Condors tours - Peru.
Virtual tour of The "Dientes De Navarino"
Photos and hiking information from Victory yacht Cruises.
Photos and hiking information from Victory yacht Cruises.