Altitude: 3,090 m. / 10.140 ft.
Best time to visit: April – November
Located 400 km north of Lima, Huaraz is accessible via a nicely paved highway and can be reached by bus in a 7 hour journey. Although the city itself is not a major attraction, it offers a great starting point from which to explore the spectacular mountain ranges of the Cordillera Blanca – home to Peru’s highest peak, Mt. Huascaran at 6,768 m/ 22,205 ft above sea level – and the more rugged and remote Cordillera Huayhash – setting of the epic mountaineering story “Touching the Void”. Imposing pre-Inca sites, spectacular mountain ranges, lush inter-Andean valleys and fascinating history make Huaraz a choice destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers worldwide.
Highlights:
- Chavin and the Conchucos Valley
- Trekking the Cordillera Blanca (Huascaran National Park)
- Trekking the Cordillera Huayhuash
- Huanucopampa ruins
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