Travel Peru – Huaraz

TRAVEL PERU PERUVIAN ANDES CENTRAL HUARAZ
Piura department
Piura province
Location 9 ° 31’60 «S 77 ° 31’60» O / -9.53333, -77.53333
31’S latitude 9th
Length 77º 32 ‘w
Altitude 3080 meters
Distance 407 km from Lima
Surface 2492.91 km²
Population 80,000 inhabitants
Foundation January 20, 1574
TRAVEL PERU  HUARAZ ACCESS ROADS. There is no bus terminal in the city by each carrier has its own terminal there flight from Lima to go directly to Anta Airport
35 mini flight from Lima to Anta
Bus 8 hours from Lima to Huaraz
TRAVEL PERU WEATHER. dry and mild with a maximum average temperature of 24 ° C and at least 7 ° C the rainy season is from October to March
TRAVEL PERU HUARAZ 400 km from Lima provides traveler or wide range of possibilities and you’re looking for a little rest and relaxation with your family with a lot of adrenaline and adventure the city is ready to meet your expectations is the capital of the department of Ancash ranging from a coastal strip little even the most rugged snowcapped latos Peru as (Huascaran 6,768 m) in this part of the Andes mountain range is divided into two mountain ranges. The Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra, both form the Huaylas alley, which is spreading along a narrow valley privileged landscape, to the east is the area of ​​Conchucos created as the department in 1839. The history of Ancash back to the time of the first horticulturists, whose remains 12,500 years old were found in the cave of guitarreros later settled here the inhabitants of Sechin, Chavin and Recuay among other more obvious expression Inca pre cultures of their degree of sophistication and development is in the Archaeological Chavin complex Huantar he keeps in his room expansion, a collection of textiles, ceramics and carved stones all made by the ancient inhabitants of this current region, the extraordinary beauty of the landscape surrounding the city of Huaraz crowned by imposing mountains and its gastronomy, typical of the mountains and expressions of crafts and folklore, it makes this a must for all types of travelers. There in the heart of Huaylas given appointment archeology, nature and adventure experiential tourism
Huaraz how much counts as a wide range of mountaineering, ecotourism, adventure sports enjoy everything that is active the city has for you
TRAVEL PERU HUARAZ ACCESS ROADS. There is no bus terminal in the city because each carrier has its terminal
Flights from Lima to Anta airport (Carhuas) by air 35 to 40 minutes by land 8 hours 23 km
TRAVEL PERU HURAZ TEMPERATURE. 470 km from Lima dry and temperate climate with an average maximum temperature of 24 C and minimum temperature 7c October rainy March
TRAVEL PERU HUARAZ. Is the gateway to the area of ​​the Callejon de Huaylas and the National Park Huascaran, the city offers traditional tour Archaeological Museum of Ancash located frete to the main square which exhibits an interesting collection of ceramics and monoliths and expression of different cultures prehispanic of the region in the
TRAVEL PERU HUARAZ DISTRICT OF SOLITUDE is the sanctuary of the patron of the city, the Lord of Soledad this church was built after the 1970 earthquake saves an image of Christ dating from the fifteenth century, just 2 km from the Archaeological Rest of Walluc is Old cemetery Wari period (600 AD) made up May 5 stones structure similar to small niches finally for a panoramic view of Huaraz only have to visit the viewpoint of queñua Rata located in the upper part of the city. About 7 km east
Carhuas. A 35 km from Huaraz in the silent de Huaylas is this traditional city than a preserved colonial buildings, its name comes from the Quechua word Carhuas, which means yellow is due to the abundance of flower gorse in the region are very popular their craft frost, you can find in the shops stationed around the main square
TRAVEL PERU THERMAL BATHS CHANCOS. Located in the province of Carhuaz 28 km from Huaraz this source of sulphurous water reaches 7 ° C are also known for their medicinal properties, the place the place is ideal for visiting family and offers individual spaces pools for adults and children
TRAVEL PERU YUNGAY. Located at the foot of the famous snow-capped Huascaran. This city was completely rebuilt after the flood of 1970 the old Yungay located just 1.5 km from the new settlement was completely covered with stones is a cemetery in which survive only two palm trees and some buildings from there it is possible to access the Llanganuco lagoons and cave guitarreros are the neighboring town of Shupluy
TRAVEL PERU HUARAZ LAKES LLANGANUCO. From Yungay there is an unpaved 25 km road leading to these cased gaps between the Huascaran and Huandoy not miss the opportunity to admire the intense turquoise of Chinan Cocha or female lake that is surrounded by several forest queñua the azure waters of the Orco smaller lake called cocha or male lake at the end of the glacial lake
TRAVEL PERU NATIONAL PARK HUASCARAN. This is one of the natural air most important protected from Peru was declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 comprise 340,000 hectares within you strain you can see geological formations and archaeological remains as well as the great biodiversity and extraordinary beauty of the Cordillera Blanca whatever with an extensive hydraulic network comprising more than 600 glaciers, 296 lakes and 41 rivers among the animals that inhabit highlight the Anteojo Bear trout the Andean Condor and Puma and a great diversity of birds there are several entries that match the particular interests of the traveler
Huascaran. While it is possible to climb ten finds that this activity requires a lot of physical and mental preparation and also the obvious hiring the services of a specialized guide in the mountains The huascara is located in the province of Yungay to access it is necessary to reach the town Musho from there the 3 day tour starts towards the glacial Raimondi
TRAVEL PERU CARAZ. Located 67 km from Huaraz Faces keeps the warmth of the ancient peoples of the mountains in that region can admire the Alpamayo known for decades by mountaineers as the most beautiful in the world taking the opportunity to stock up blancmange cakes and all kinds of sweets made with milk A1 km from the city (5 minutes by car) is the archaeological site where galleries and walls Tumshucaicao seen dating from pre-Inca period
TRAVEL PERU RECUAY. It retains much of its colonial style. As a former two-story houses one living with simple buildings, walls and clay tile roof, is located 25 km from the city of Huaraz houses archaeological remains of old people Pumacahura Jirash, Tayapunta and tombs of Yacucancha. They are especially for lovers of adventure not to be missed as the view of the lagoon Cocha Anta ideal for rock climbing stage, Rapel and mountain biking
ALLEY CONCHUCO .
TRAVEL PERU CHACAS. A 118 km from Huaraz Chacas or bastion of Italian missionaries that make operations Grosso leading motorcycle for 25 years by Salesian Father Hugo de Censi is located. This town is decorated with carved balconies in the main square is the site of a series of workshops of artisans who grasped formed by the missions and it is possible to visit the shrine of Mama Ashu is located in the main square of Chacas this monument history was built around 1587 and stand in it its classic structure beautiful stained glass windows and fine wood carvings
TRAVEL PERU CHAVIN : It is located 109 km from Huaraz was built entirely with stones 1200 BC recent study demonstrated that it was a prestigious religious center and oracle who came on pilgrimage from the central highlands and even from the jungle the temperate climate of the royal and access to water from nearby rivers allowed its development, the temple was expanded in a second stage of construction after the year 500 BC, the complex has four open to the public gallery and a series of aqueducts labyrinths its main structure are the old temple and the New Temple. The underground galleries of the old temple give access to the room sandeel a sculpture in stone 4.53 meters tall carved with motifs characteristic Chavin iconography
TRAVEL PERU CATARACT MARIA JIRAY. Also called the undiscovered gem of Conchucos, this waterfall located northeast of the city of Huari is considered the largest in the region (about 280 meters) to get to that is the price to tour taking private transport to the village of Acopalca where you take a detour to the hydroelectric plant Maria Jiray from this town where we start to make the 20 min walk to the waterfall
TRAVEL PERU LAGUNA PURHUAY . A 9 km from the town of Huari and a height of 3,850 ms, n, m is in the lagoon Purhuay is a beautiful water if you love gather the flowers of the high Andean that crese around as the mysterious Wakanku flower (Masdevillia amabillis) is a native orchid in this area and is ideal for the practice of fishing and can make boating and kayaking
TRAVEL PERU DELICIAS HURACINAS. In the market Huaras where you can enjoy not only the famous cheese of different varieties and types that were developed in this region also artisanal yogurt, jams elderberry and honey taking advantage of the view and enjoy some typical dishes from there It offered as ceviche of casmeño duck, chicken soup with wheat (llunca kashki with chicken)
TRAVEL PERU AWESOME Puya Raimondi. In the Huascaran National Park and elsewhere in Huaraz is possible to observe the largest bromeliads in the world. The Puya Raimondi one of the individuals of this plant, besides its huge size is dying when it blooms. It is named after its discoverer the Italian scientist Antonio Raimondi
TRAVEL PERU JUST PAR AVENTURESROS. One activity that brings together the largest influx of visitors to the area every year is the festival of adventure, organized in different provinces of Huaylas usually occurs during the months of May and June in the festival the mountains white is the framework of various sporting activities including include mountain biking and paragliding hang gliding and canoeing among others
TRAVEL PERU HUARAZ EXPLORE TREKKING ROUTES TO EXPERIENCE. archaeological adventure ecology and some of the options offers alley Huaylas all depends on the tour you want to dare to take a walk that put approves your resistance and another chance cultural exchange is to live your own experience sharing work with the inhabitants of the community
TRAVEL PERU LLAMA TREK. It is a tour that is offered to the walk adventurers varying degrees of difficulty and number of days the best known is the one that goes from Olleros to Chavin that can be done in four to five days or six days depending on the preference of the walker in the tour includes the pilgrimage to the Chavin archaeological complex accompanied by flames that serve as pack animals