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Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru

Huancarute

Huancarute is a high-altitude lagoon in southern Peru with extremely cold mineral-rich waters and challenging environmental conditions. This spot suits only advanced swimmers with high-altitude and cold-water experience seeking an extreme adventure. Acclimatize thoroughly to the elevation before any water immersion.

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Huancarute

-8.0821, -79.1223

Details

Location
Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
-8.0821, -79.1223

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