Weekend in Huaraz by Edisson Condori P.

Huaraz is located in Callejon de Huaylas Valley between Mountain Ranges White and Black. Huaraz is the capital city of Ancash and is densely populated, it is privileged to have in his territory all sceneries of the world. His people is friendly and his typical food is delicious. His old traditions has amazed every traveler.

If you look for beautiful sceneries, delicious food and new experiences in just one weekend! You have to go to Huaraz.

You will can meet:

Chavin de Huantar archaeological

· Duration: 1 day

Visit to one of the most important archaeological monuments in the world: Chavin was declared a Heritage of Humanity; one of the first cultures in Peru also a cult centre. Visit to museum of Chavin where we learn about diverse stages of developing of this this culture in Peru.

Pastoruri glacier and Puyas Raymondi

· Duration: 1 day

We will head to south from Huaraz; first we visit Laguna Patococha famous for presents of wild ducks, a spring of carbonated water which filters naturally through ground. After we visit Lake Pumapashimi also known as lake of 7 colours without the end and forest of Puyas Raymondi plant which represents Andes; in the end we visit the glacier of Pastouri to 5000 meters above sea level, at its summit you can see one of scenery most beautiful in the world.

Llanganuco lake

· Duración: 1 day

This day we will go to the north part of Huaraz, visiting all the Callejon de Huaylas valley and then enter to the Huascaran National Park to admire the highest mountain in Peru, we starting off our tour with visit to Carhuaz where we can enjoy traditionally prepared ice-cream. We also visit ancient town of Yungay Campo Santo known for its tragic event in 1970 when all town was buried in avalanche during earthquake, after we ascent to Laguna Chinacocha, in Llanganuco we take a boat ride.

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