Peru Ancash

Paron Lake

A high-altitude body of water in Ancash, Peru, nestled within the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, renowned for its stunning turquoise waters.

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Laguna Paron is one of those places that looks like a poorly-edited Instagram photo. I mean, who would believe the water actually looks like that? It looks like the Blue Gatorade factory had a bad spill high in the Andes. It is very much real though, and pretty dang mesmerizing to look at. On a clear day, the gorgeous Artesonraju juts into the skies, inspiring many a traveler, and according to local legend, inspiring the Paramount Pictures logo designers as well.

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Paron Lake Articles

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