To put it simply, if you’re coming to the Huaraz area and want to experience the outdoors, there is no better place than Llanganuco Mountain Lodge. The lodge’s owner, Charlie, has spent nearly two decades building the ideal spot for adventuring. The experience he has handcrafted starts with the property itself. About two hours from the cacophony of Huaraz and 45 minutes from Yun***, the lodge is nestled in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range with a stunning view of icy Huandoy, the two mighty peaks of Huascaran, the valley below, and Cordillera Negra in the distance. This is the PERFECT springboard to all the famous hikes in the area – Lake 69, Ice of Huandoy, Llangunaco Lakes, and more! On top of the most popular ones, Charlie will share with you several hikes that will leave you breathless and you will not see a single other person on the trail. We never spent more than 45 minutes driving to a trek and for most of them we were able to literally walk from the lodge to the trailhead. From our room there were panoramic views of the mountains that would take your breath away. You’re above 12,500ft (3,500m) so it can get chilly at night but there was a wood stoves that is lit every afternoon making the rooms exceptionally cozy. Amenities that you wouldn’t normally expect, like potable tap water and being able to flush your toilet paper down the toilet are standard. Charlie’s respect of the outdoors is shown through sustainable choices like solar panels for electricity and recycling for every type of material. If you are looking to work remote – look no farther. The lawn where you will enjoy breakfast (or laying out in a hammock) has access to lightning fast Starlink which was 100% dependable during our visit. The food is exactly what any adventurer needs. Every morning the housekeeper and chef extraordinaire, Yanina, prepares fresh fruit, juice, and a hearty plate of eggs, avocado, bread (or pancakes), and a protein. The lunch consists of a couple packed sandwiches, fresh fruit, dehydrated fruits, and nuts with raisins since you’ll be on the trail seeing the sights. Dinner was always in the main lodge and consisted of three courses – a soup with bread, a Peruvian entrée (lomo saltado, aji de gallina, etc.) and then a dessert. You’ll be stuffed by the end of the meal but will not want to stop eating since it's so delicious! As you can tell by this long review, my wife and I couldn’t have been happier staying at the Llanganuco Mountain Lodge. Charlie is such an amazing individual and what he’s created from the ground up is nothing short of remarkable. We’re so thankful we had the opportunity to have met him and stayed at his beautiful lodge!
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