The best lagoons of the Cordillera Blanca are near Huaraz. You can do half-day or full-day treks to Laguna 69, Churup, Willcacocha or Paron Lakes. All them are sitting in a privileged location, so you will get splendid views of the surrounding scenery.

Archaeological sites

If you like local history do not miss the Chavin de Huantar archaeological site. It was the most important religious center of the pre Inca civilization since it is located in a strategic place between the mountains, the jungle and the sea. It is only two hours by bus or car from Huaraz.

Food

The cuisine of Huaraz is one of the most famous in the Andean region. Do not miss the guinea pig or roast pork. Other specialties of the place are fried trout, tamales and ceviche with corn. Here they also prepare a variety of ham based on macerated pork leg.

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Huaraz has a temperate tropical mountain climate, sunny and dry during the day and cold at night, with average annual temperatures between 11ºC and 17º C.

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During the so-called "Andean summer", from April to November.

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Come and enjoy the best hiking in Peru, in this pre-Inca town located more than 3000 meters high

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