Huaraz
Museums and local culture
The Archaeological Museum of Ancash, Plaza de Armas, Señor de la Soledad, Willkawain and an urban route for your acclimatization day.
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YOUR GATEWAY TO THE ANDESDiscover Huaraz,
Discover Huaraz,
where the Andes touch the sky.
Real trails, turquoise lakes, living culture and the local knowledge you need to travel well.
3,052 mHuaraz altitude2World Heritage sitesEN · ESTravel information
START EXPLORING
The Andes, one remarkable place at a time
Choose a high-altitude lake, a mountain trail or a cultural landmark. Each guide brings together practical details, safety notes and verified sources.
CULTURE AND TOWNS
Explore the region beyond the mountains
Callejón de Huaylas
Towns of the valley
Plan the route through Recuay, Huaraz, Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz, including their main sights and side trips.
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View all destinations →Places worth the journey
Nature
Huaraz
Ancash’s main travel base, with culture, markets, food and connections to the Cordillera Blanca and...
Trekking
Laguna 69
A demanding high-altitude hike to intensely turquoise water beneath Chacraraju and Pisco.
Lakes & lagoons
Laguna Parón
A broad turquoise lake framed by some of the most recognizable peaks of the Cordillera Blanca.
Lakes & lagoons
Llanganuco Lakes
Chinancocha and Orconcocha rest in a deep valley between Huascarán and Huandoy.
Culture & history
Yungay Memorial (Campo Santo)
A historic memorial on the site of Old Yungay, with the Monumental Christ, preserved remains, an int...
Culture & history
Willkawain and Ichic Willkawain
Two Recuay- and Wari-period archaeological complexes with a three-level mausoleum, funerary gallerie...
Nature
Rataquenua Viewpoint
Huaraz’s great natural balcony, overlooking the city, Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Negra and a cros...
Nature
Pastoruri Glacier
A high-Andean route that makes the transformation of tropical glaciers visible.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
Altitude changes everything. Prepare before you go.
Build acclimatization time into your itinerary, check current access conditions and choose experiences that match your fitness and experience.
Read the practical guide01
Acclimatize
Spend time in Huaraz before demanding high-altitude activities.
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Check conditions
Weather, access and park rules can change. Confirm locally.
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Travel responsibly
Use authorized services and leave fragile landscapes as you found them.
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