Septiembre de 2026

Farming at More Than 4,500 Meters Above Sea Level

High in the Peruvian Andes, extreme altitude and the purity of constantly renewed waters create an exceptional setting for aquaculture and an approach to Steelhead Trout farming that is closely connected to its natural environment.


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Raising Steelhead Trout more than 4,500 meters above sea level means operating in one of the most remarkable environments of the Peruvian Andes. At this altitude, the landscape and natural characteristics of high-altitude lakes, with pure waters that are constantly renewed, create distinctive conditions for aquaculture. This is also where Choclococha, one of Mar Andino’s operations in Peru, is located—an exceptional origin for Steelhead Trout production.

In an environment like this, water plays a fundamental role. Its purity, quality and constant renewal are essential factors for fish welfare and development, and contribute to the conditions that enable Mar Andino to raise Steelhead under international standards and responsible aquaculture practices, with continuous attention to the ecosystem where its operations take place.

Producing in the Peruvian Andes also means developing aquaculture in a unique natural environment whose characteristics are an essential part of the product’s origin. More than 4,500 meters above sea level, water quality, the Andean landscape and responsible production come together to create Peruvian Steelhead Trout with a story as distinctive as the place where it is raised.

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