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Lindsey Gates
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It is common to see donkeys on the trail.
Lindsey Gates
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An unofficial camping area for the first night.
Lindsey Gates
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Queen of the Andes plants along the trail.
Lindsey Gates
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Beginning part of the trail to Punta Union on day two.
Lindsey Gates
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Follow the sign to Punta Union.
Lindsey Gates
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Views from Punta Union Pass.
Lindsey Gates
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The village of Vaquería.
Lindsey Gates
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Punta Union pass views.
Lindsey Gates
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Typical trail during the Santa Cruz Trek.
Lindsey Gates
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Donkeys are common along the trail.
Lindsey Gates
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Crystal clear waters in Huascarán National Park.
Lindsey Gates
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Several different species of native trees make up the national park.
Lindsey Gates
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Wild cows grazing during the hike.
Lindsey Gates
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Beautiful valleys on day three of the Santa Cruz Trek.
Lindsey Gates
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Typical views along the Santa Cruz Trek.
Lindsey Gates
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Heading up to Punta Union Pass.
Lindsey Gates
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Highest point of the trek, Punta Union Pass.
Lindsey Gates
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Views from Punta Union Pass.
Lindsey Gates
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Unofficial camping area for night two.
Lindsey Gates
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Unofficial camping area for night two.
Lindsey Gates
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Lake Arhuaycocha.
Lindsey Gates
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Lake Arhuaycocha.
Lindsey Gates
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Views from the Santa Cruz Trek.
Lindsey Gates
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Lupine in Huascaran National Park.
Lindsey Gates
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Santa Cruz Trek.
Lindsey Gates
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You may be lucky enough to see wild horses.
Lindsey Gates
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Views from the Santa Cruz Trek.
Lindsey Gates
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Wildflowers along the Santa Cruz Trek.
Lindsey Gates
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Occasionally you might see a farmer with his sheep.
Lindsey Gates
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05/27/2018
The stunning beauty of wild horses.