Huaraz
Capital
of the Department of Ancash and main town in the
Callejon de Huaylas. The city was almost destroyed
in the 1970 earthquake, along with the few remaining
Colonial Buildings. The climate is mild, with
sunny days and cold nights. The rainy season,
from December through April. Huaraz is the starting
point to the Cordillera Blanca.
Important Sights Around Huaraz
Chavin de Huantar Located 120
Km South of Huaraz at the Callejón de los Conchucos.
This archaeological site was a fortress temple,
built around 600 BC.
The complex is made of stone buildings around
a big plaza. The main structures are The Old Temple
(A horseshoe shaped building with a 5 meter high
obelisk) and The New Temple (a truncated pyramid).
The best attractions are the stone heads and the
underground galleries and passageways, which form
an extensive labyrinth in the interior of the
structures.
Willkawain
Archaeological site dating from AD 700 to 1000
the second phase of the Huari empire. Consists
of three large and several small structures with
stone roofs.
Natural Attractions Around Huaraz
Glacier Pastoruri
4,900 mt. Located 70 Km South of Huaraz. Mount
Pastoruri attracts many visitors looking for snow
and skiing.
Monterrey Hot Springs
Located on the way to Carhuaz, with tourist facilities.
Its waters come from the ground at around 50 degrees
Celsius.
Llanganuco Lake
Turquoise colored waters in a narrow glacial valley
flanked by the peaks of Huandoy and Huascarán.
Rataquena Lookout
A breathtaking view of Huaraz and the surroundings
is available at this spot.
Huayhuash
The Cordillera Huayhuash offers an amazing natural
scenery, South of Cordillera Blanca. It is ideal
for climbing or trekking and it has the most beautiful
lakes and valleys with waterfalls. Huayhuash has
a unique wildlife, puma, deer etc.
Protected Areas
Huascaran National
Park
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