French: Parc national de Huascarán
The Huascarán National Park is a World Heritage site in Peru defined by the UNESCO in 1985 and definitely a recommended natural sightseeing location.
It is on position 242 (383, 627) in our monthly survey..

"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."
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