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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 October.

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 Lagoon (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 Lagoon, Laguna Churup and the Pastoruri Glacier.

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Huaraz – Full Day to Pastoruri Glacier From Huaraz

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Embark on the "Ruta del Cambio Climático" (Climate Change Route), a high-mountain adventure that combines spectacular views with a powerful lesson about our planet.
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Ancash – Expedition to Nevado Huascarán 6D/5N

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Huaraz – Full Day to the Chavín de Huántar Archeological Complex from Huaraz

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Come and discover the mysterious oracle of the Chavín culture at this ceremonial center of ancient Peru.
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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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