Traveling to Huaraz for Easter is a great idea, as this trip is likely to become one of the best in your life. The great variety of natural wonders that it possesses is one of the great attractions. You can find crystal clear lagoons, imposing snow-capped mountains, unique forests and even very unique beaches.
So, if you want to spend the weekend in this place, you should know what are the places you can't miss, the accommodation and ways to get to Huaraz. Learn all the details below.
WHAT TO VISIT IN HUARAZ?
Here are eight key places to visit.
1. The city of Huaraz:
Huaraz is the capital of Ancash and is located at an altitude of 3,080 meters above sea level in the Andes. The cathedral, the Sagrario San Sebastián, the tourist office and the archaeology museum are points that you should visit and access them is very easy.
The Central Market is another stop you have to do and thus know what the local products are. Then, you can visit the Rataquenua Viewpoint, from which you can see much of the city of Huaraz. To get to this area you can take a taxi that will charge you S/20 soles or walk for 1 hour. Later, you can also find the Pukaventana viewpoint.
Sierra Andina beer is originally from Huaraz and not trying it would be a sin.
2. Chavín de Huantar:
The archaeological complex shows what was the Chavin culture more than 2200 years ago. There is no doubt that it is an important place and an essential stop in Huaraz, since you will be able to get to know the architecture of that time, beliefs, sculptures such as the clavas heads, the sanzón monolithic and other tools used by this culture.
Admission to this place costs S15 soles and includes a visit to the Chavin Museum.
3. Laguna 69:
To get to this beautiful turquoise lagoon you have to take a walk of a little more than 3 hours. On the way you will see waterfalls and snowfalls such as Huascaran and Chopicalqui. The ideal is to go with a specialized tour on this route.
Remember that Laguna 69 is 96 km from Huaraz and at an altitude of 4,570 meters above sea level.
To enter it is necessary to sign an affidavit and make the entrance payment.
Adulto S/ 15, adulto local y niño nacional S/ 12, niño local S/ 5.
4. Laguna Llanganuco:
Known as the Llanganuco Lagoon for tourists, but its name in the area, according to the inhabitants, is Chinancocha (female lagoon in Quechua) and Oroncocha (male lagoon in Quechua). Here you will see one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Huaylas Alley, as giant rocks protect this turquoise lagoon.
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5. Laguna Parón:
The Parón Lagoon is one of the largest in the Cordillera Blanca. It is 4,185 meters above sea level and its beautiful turquoise color and the landscape of the snowy mountains that surround it will catch you. This lagoon has the largest and most important freshwater reservoir in the Cordillera Blanca. It has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, due to its high ecological value.
This natural wonder is surrounded and protected by different snowfalls, such as Artesonraju, Pyramid, Huandoy Norte, Chacraraju, Paria and Pisco. To get there you must walk approximately 3 to 4 hours. Here you can do sports such as Kayaking under the supervision of a specialized guide.
6. Laguna Churup:
Accessing this lagoon is very easy and will be one of the first wonders of nature that you will see. It has shades ranging from deep blue to emerald. This whole range of colors is surrounded by spectacular mountains around it.
It is located more than 4000 meters above sea level and has a breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, as well as the Cordillera Negra.
7. Nevado Pastoruri Base:
The Nevado de Pastoruri is undoubtedly a clear live example of how climate change affects. This is one of the glaciers that has been consumed by the consequences of environmental pollution.
The glacier still retains a beautiful view, lagoons and frozen water in the form of cuttings.
To get to this place it will take you about 2 and a half hours from the city center. On your way to Pastoruri, you can make a stop at the Puma Pampa Gasified Water Spring and the Puyas de Raimondi Forest.
FACT: Keep in mind that most lagoons and snowfalls are located in the Huascarán National Park reserve and to enter this point (and, therefore, the lagoons) you must know the following rates (payment is made in the same place):
1 DAY
- National adult: S/12.00.
- Local adult, national child: S/5.00 (5 to 16 years).
- Niño local: S/3.00.
- Foreigners: S/30.00.
2 TO 3 DAYS
- National adult: S/30.00.
- Local adult, local and national child: S/15.00 (5 to 16 years).
- Foreigners: S/60.00.
4 TO 30 DAYS
- National adult: S/75.00.
- Local adult, local and national child: S/35.00 (5 to 16 years).
- Foreigners: S/150.00.
8. Playa El Dorado:
This place is characterized by its calm and clear waters. You can also enter the sea by boat and even diving. There is no doubt that this is one of the most captivating beaches on the Chimbotano coast. The venue is 10 km away from Chimbote.
In addition, you will find other beautiful beaches such as Tuquillo, Maracana, Antivito, La Gramita, Los Médanos, Tortugas and more.
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PRICE OF AIR AND BUS TICKETS
You can get to Huaraz via an interprovincial bus and you will find tickets from S/ 70 soles; however, most prices are around S/ 100 and S/120 soles. Remember that during the holidays prices increase.
You can also get to Huaraz by car. To do this, you must take into account that from Lima it is about 425 km using the North Pan-American Highway.
PRICE OF STAY and TOURS
On the website of ytuqueplanes.com we can find stay packages+tours from S/310 soles, which includes breakfast, accommodation for 3 days and 2 nights, transfer and visit to the lagoons, the snow of Pastoruri, among others main activities that you should do in the city of Huaraz
There are also packages of S/480 soles for 4 nights and 3 days including lodging, breakfast and of course a more complete tour.
If you want to search for lodgings on your own, then we tell you that you will find them from S/ 77 soles, but most of them range from S/110 soles to more, according to Google Travel.
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