Campamento Base

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Campamento Base.

• At 4200 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.

Location

Where Campamento Base sits on the map and how to get there.

Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Campamento Base — browse campsites near each.

• Centenario, PE · 44 km
• Huaraz, PE · 46 km

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

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Plaza de MushoParks & play5.1 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗

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Parque HuascaránParks & play18.3 km · ~27 min driveDirections ↗

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Puchkayuq Punta (4,800 m)Summits & peaks

Puchkayuq Punta is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,800 m (15,748 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Yungay Province, Yungay District, northwest of Huascarán.

42.7 km · ~72 min driveDirections ↗

Llanganuco lakesBeaches & swimming44.7 km · ~78 min driveDirections ↗

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Huascarán Norte (6,768 m)Summits & peaks46.1 km · ~87 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Campamento Base.

Reviews

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Other campgrounds nearby

More places to camp close to Campamento Base.

• Cp. Morrena
• Campamanto 1
• Campamanto 2
• Campamento base Chopicalqui
• Lake Llanganuco Camping
• Campamento Base