Cordillera Blanca Access Issue
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:53 pm
I found this on the ever-changing access restrictions in the Cordillera Blanca: http://www.theuiaa.org/news_detail.php?ID=93
From my experience last year (although it was before this news article), things seemed to go on a case-by-case basis. Some had no issues, some had to sign something, some were hassled but let through...who knows. Personally, the park office in Huaraz told me they wouldn't give me a park pass, even just to go in and trek, without a guide. I went anyway and purchased a pass from someone at the access point without issues.
Has anyone heard any updates on this subject? Specifically, did anyone have problems late last year (post-July)? Also, did anyone comply with the 30 day regulation? I don't quite know how that would work since the only way I know to get a park pass is in person upon arrival.
From my experience last year (although it was before this news article), things seemed to go on a case-by-case basis. Some had no issues, some had to sign something, some were hassled but let through...who knows. Personally, the park office in Huaraz told me they wouldn't give me a park pass, even just to go in and trek, without a guide. I went anyway and purchased a pass from someone at the access point without issues.
Has anyone heard any updates on this subject? Specifically, did anyone have problems late last year (post-July)? Also, did anyone comply with the 30 day regulation? I don't quite know how that would work since the only way I know to get a park pass is in person upon arrival.