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Huaraz, Peru Huascaran snowy ANCASH
The Department of Ancash is located north of Lima, in the western zone of the Pacific Ocean. Here you can find cities such as Huarmey (known for its beautiful beaches with unusual rock formations), Casma, and Chimbote (a region that was home to one of Peru’s most important Andean civilizations, Chavín)
 
Within its geographical amplitude, the north-central part of the country is also included. Here lies the Callejón de Huaylas, an important area made up of 2 mountain ranges called the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountain Range) and the Cordillera Negra (Black Mountain Range), where you can find snow-capped peaks of more than 6000 meters above sea level (19685 feet), such as our most important and the country’s highest snow-capped peak, Mount Huascarán (6768 m a.s.l., 22205 feet).

Important details

  • Location: Northern Peru.
  • Distances from Lima, the Capital: 434 km (269.67 miles)by road/ 45 min flight (Arrival airport: Anta)
  • Average Altitude: 3052 m.a.s.l. (10,013 feet).
  • Climate in Chimbote: Temperate. Average annual temperature 26°C (78.8°F).
  • Climate in Huaraz: Temperate cold and dry. Average annual temperature 10°C (50°F).
  • Important Festivities: Mountaineering Week (first week of June).
  • Best time to travel to Huaraz: From April to September.

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN YOUR VISIT TO Ancash

Las Tortugas Beach (Casma), The Chimbote Spa, The Huascarán National Park (where the cities of Huaraz, Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz are located), The Huayhuash Mountain Range (recognized as one of the most spectacular circuits in the world), Paron Lake (the largest water tank in the Callejón de Huaylas), Rataquenua viewpoint (natural viewpoint that allows you to appreciate the entire city of Huaraz), the Archaeological Complex of Chavín de Huantar, Chacas, 69 Lake,  Churup Lake and the Pastoruri Glacier.

Activities Available with 360 Explora

TOUR 2D/1N

Ancash – 2d/1n Tour to Laguna Radian with overnight stay in Domes from Huaraz

From$115
Mirror effect at Laguna Radián and a magical night in glamping domes facing Huascarán.
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Ancash – Package Mini Huayhuash 5d/4n from Huaraz

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Huayhuash Trek 5 days: cross 5000m passes, see turquoise lakes and camp in front of Yerupajá. Live the adventure!
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Ancash – Trekking Day to Nevado Mateo from Huaraz

From$149
Climb Nevado Mateo (5150m). Cross Punta Olímpica and Queñuales towards the summit with views of Huascarán and lakes.
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Huaraz – Full Day to The Radian Lake from Huaraz

From$55
Unforgettable! Capture the magic of the golden Huascarán reflected in Radian Lake. Your easy trekking adventure in Ancash awaits.
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Huaraz – Full Day to Llaca Lake from Huaraz

From$69
Discover Llaca Lake, the wild heart of Huaraz. Glaciers, intense turquoise waters, and pure adventure in Huascarán.
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Huaraz – Full Day to Churup Lake from Huaraz

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Churup Lake, the glacial challenge that awaits you in Huaraz. An intense adventure with spectacular turquoise views.
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More Interesting details

Typical dishes of Ancash

  • Picante de Cuy: Stew of guinea pig cooked over firewood and seasoned with red chili.
  • Tamales: Corn dough wrapped in achira leaves and filled with meat.
  • Pachamanca: In this dish, all its ingredients are cooked underground. It consists of three meats (chicken, ram and pig), accompanied by sweet humita, broad beans, oca, sweet potato, potato, cheese and rocoto with huacatay.

We recommend you…

The most highly recommended restaurants in the Huaraz region, according to platforms like TripAdvisor, are:

  • SALME Restaurant: A signature restaurant focused on innovative Andean cuisine. The atmosphere is welcoming and stands out for the chef’s personalized service.
  • Cumbre Restaurant: Located at the Rataquenua viewpoint, with spectacular panoramic views of Huaraz and the mountains. It offers Peruvian and Latin American cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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