Huascarán National Park
UNESCO Map
Description: Situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical mountain range, Mount Huascarán rises to 6,768 m above sea-level. The deep ravines watered by numerous torrents, the glacial lakes and the variety of the vegetation make it a site of spectacular beauty. It is the home of such species as the spectacled bear and the Andean condor.
Date inscribed: 1985.0
Area in hectares: 340000
Category specified: Natural
State: Peru
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean