“Geopark designation would make it an iconic geotourism destination in central Peru and in South America,” Huayllay Mayor Hector Morales told Andina news agency.
This way, local and foreign tourists would be able to "cover the five geo-routes while taking in whimsically-shaped mammoth outcrops, cave paintings, thermal baths, glacial morphology and other attractions."
The Geotourism Festival will feature a rock-climbing competition, a magnetic-center energy-recovery ritual, boat rides in Japurin Lake, Andean cuisine tastings, among other activities.
"Nature lovers seeking to enjoy this long holidays should take trainers, bottled water, hydrating fruits, warm clothes and sunscreen," the government official recommended.
"And, to face the altitude, have a glass of mate de coca [coca tea]."
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