Huaraz is known as the 'Switzerland of the
South' because of its beautiful peaks that are visible from
the city centre.
Huaraz is in north-central Peru, about 420 km north of Lima,
and at an altitude of 3,052 meters (10,013 ft). It is the
largest population center in the agriculturally important
Callejón de Huaylas valley. The Callejón (in Spanish roughly
meaning large valley or corridor) is a north-south valley
bounded on the east by the Cordillera Blanca (permanent
white snowcaps and glaciers) and on the west by the
Cordillera Negra (no permanent snowcapped peaks or glaciers,
hence black). Huaraz is in north-central Peru, about 420 km
north of Lima, and at an altitude of 3,052 meters (10,013 ft).
It is the largest population center in the agriculturally
important Callejón de Huaylas valley. The Callejón (in
Spanish roughly meaning large valley or corridor) is a
north-south valley bounded on the east by the Cordillera
Blanca (permanent white snowcaps and glaciers) and on the
west by the Cordillera Negra (no permanent snowcapped peaks
or glaciers, hence black).
Throughout the entire department, you can see the most
spectacular snow covered mountains, among them Mount
Huascaran (6,768 ma.s.l.), the tallest peak in Peru. In
addition, there are hot springs and spectacular lakes as
those of Llanganuco; in all, it is an area perfect for
adventure sports like white water rafting, mountain climbing,
mountain biking, and trekking.
The Huascaran National Park, placed on the World Natural
Heritage List by UNESCO, guards wildlife species in its
beautiful surroundings like condors, vicuñas, deer, pumas,
Andean foxes, and viscachas
CLIMATE
The city of Huaraz has dry and moderate weather with an
average maximum temperature of 24ºC (75ºF) and minimum of
7ºC (44ºF).
The rainy season starts in October and ends in March.
Below our selection of Huaraz travel packages,
please make a choice
Vallanuraju is a glacier 5675 meter over sea level, from its
summit is possible have a wonderful view of the other glacier of
the Cordillera Blanca (white range).
This is one of easier tops more beautiful mountains in the
Cordillera Blanca, because once its top can appreciate the
wonderful glaciers like Huascarán, Huandoy, Artesonraju, we used
the clime to this mountain for acclimatisation. Not is technical
