Duck Canyon - Plan Your Ride

The Carretera del Canyon del Pato (Duck Canyon Road) in Peru is 45km of gravel road with 35 one-lane tunnels. It is a true ADV rider highlight in Peru.” It is the canyon between Caraz and Huallanca. The sites of its impressive rock wall formation and the whooping number of tunnels gives you genuine enthusiasm about the place. It is also near the highest mountain of Peru (Huascaran). Take note of the rocky road as well. The route would be very adventurous given that the road rises from 500 m to over 2000 m. Planning your ride on Duck Canyon The terrains at the canyon are a bit stepped. Planning ahead of time would be the best option in getting ready for Duck Canyon. Knowing that there could be difficulty in going at the canyon, it is best to always bring the necessary equipment for the ride. Don’t forget to add safety precautions as well. Fuel The nearest gas station would be at Caraz 30 km from the south of the canyon. It would be convenient if you would also carry some extra gallon of fuels in case you run out of it. The road is a bit difficult to tackle and taking safety precautions with your gears and fuels would be recommended. Accommodation and food It is evident that the mountainous area has very small establishments. But nearby town can offer simple pension house and lodges. The hotels Hospedaje Illariy and Llanganuco Mountain Lodge (near Hullanca and Caraz) are one of the cheapest hotels and pension house near the area. On top of that the rates are very cheap and you can even get a deal for as low as $15 a night. You can expect a Latin type of food but people still serve American Foods. They can also speak English hence it would be easier for you to communicate. Weather The temperature at the mountain range would be around 8 degree Celsius to 15. This can even go low during the winter season. It would also be recommended for riders to use appropriate gears to cover themselves from the cold weather. This should not be taken lightly for it might cause unwanted accidents. Sights The canyon is near Rio Santa and the highest mountain of Peru, Huascaran. The Huascaran National park is also accommodating tourist. You can stop right there and take some photos. Rio Santa is near a paved road hence it would be convenient for you to just stay for a little bit and watch the magnificence of the river. Huascaran is also near the canyon but you need a professional tourist guide to take the course to the mountain. You can also see the nearest hydroelectric power plant at Huallanca. Additionally, the tremendous view of the scenic geology is a must see. Itinerary/Timing It would be advisable to go there by summer to avoid the muddy road in the rainy season. You can also enjoy the warm weather because at this season the peak temperature is at 15 degree Celsius. It would take around 4 hours round trip from Caraz to the canyon. There are daily buses from Huaraz to Caraz as well. It depends on you on how you would enjoy the route. You can either book a full tour from Huaraz going through Caraz and the Duck Canyon. Either way you need to get up early to catch the bus. Seize the day as early as possible! This way you can enjoy the full 35-40 tunnels of the canyon.

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