Mount Fitz Roy (Cerro Fitz Roy)

The trek to Laguna de los Tres is one of the primary day activities in Los Glaciares National Park, providing a close-perspective view of the granite massif of Mount Fitz Roy (3,405m). The route follows an out-and-back trail through mixed forest and glaciated valleys, passing the Piedras Blancas viewpoint before the final ascent. The journey is defined by a significant transition from the low-lying valley floor to the high-alpine environment of the lagoon, which sits directly below the main peaks.

Touching the sky above the White City. Volcán Misti (5,822m) is the symbolic guardian of Arequipa. While the climb is non-technical, it is a strenuous test of physical stamina and high-altitude adaptation. The 2-day journey begins with a 4x4 approach to the trailhead at 3,400m. From there, hikers endure a steep, zig-zagging climb through slippery volcanic ash and loose scree to reach a high camp (Nido de Águilas) at 4,600m. The summit push usually happens in the freezing darkness of 2:00 AM, leading to the giant crater rim where sulfur fumes and a massive iron cross mark the top. Standing on the summit, you are at an altitude equivalent to many of the world's highest mountains, with a panoramic view that stretches to the Pacific coast on clear days.