You know when you see a picture of somewhere that is utterly breathtaking, but deep down inside you prepare yourself to be a little disappointed on the assumption that it can't possibly live up to your expectations? Well, that's exactly what we did with Laguna 69.
As it turns out, it actually IS that beautiful!
Here are eight of our favourite photos which will have you putting the hiking Mecca of Huaraz, Peru firmly on your Peru itinerary.
this is just the beginning of one of the most beautiful hikes in South America where...
...mountain glaciers surround you on every side
...seriously, you'll end up feeling like you're Jon Snow guarding the wall
...the scenery is straight out of an alpine postcard
...the water really is that blue (we promise!)
...if you time it right, you won't share the dusty roads with another soul
....you'll realise that glacier lakes are simply incredible
...and that Peru isn't just about visiting Machu Picchu.
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We show exactly how to get to Laguna 69? Read this post.
You can also read our five favourite day hikes in Huaraz.
