Huishcash
A campground in Ancash, Peru.
- At 14,109 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Huishcash is a campground in Ancash, Peru, at about 14,110 ft above sea level. It is inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. Trails within about a mile include Alpamayo Circuit. The nearest town is Hualcayan, about 2.7 miles northeast of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pergarumi. For camping, Osoruri and Ruina Pampa are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Huishcash for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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