Huaraz: your starting point for a Peruvian adventure

Huaraz: The starting point for a Peruvian adventure - South America is full of beautiful surprises. Most people who visit Peru will go to the old classics like Machu Picchu or the Nazca desert. But Huaraz, in the north of the country, is receiving more and more visitors. There, you will find stunning landscapes and archaeological sites.
After you see this gallery, you'll want to visit too!

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Huaraz - From looking at this apparently simple town, you might not imagine the beauty that lies nearby.

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Huaraz - Huaraz is a town in the north of Peru and serves as the starting point to then go off and see some stunning natural sights.

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Welcome - From Huaraz, there are tours to the Cordillera Blanca mountain range and the Huascarán National Park.

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Let the adventures begin - Let's start with the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, and one of the Llanganuco lakes: Chinancocha.

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Llanganuco lake: Chinancocha - Chinancocha is a beautiful turquoise-colored lake around 80 kilometers from Huaraz.

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Yungay - After seeing the Llanganuco lakes, you can head to Yungay.

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Yungay - In 1970, it was completely destroyed by a devastating earthquake.

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Llaca lake - Another unmissable sight is the Llaca lake, 22 km from Huaraz.

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Llaca lake - Sitting in the mountains at over 4,400 meters above the sea level, this lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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Paron lake - It may be a little farther from Huaraz, but you will want to see Paron lake.

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Paron lake - The white peak you see in the background is the Pirámide de Garcilaso.

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Pastoruri Glacier - Pastoruri Glacier sits over 5,000 meters above sea level and is very popular with visitors in the area.

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Pastoruri Glacier - The glacier has been shrinking in size due to global warming and is at risk of disappearing completely.

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Glacier trail - On the way from Huaraz, take the opportunity to snap some shots of Puya Raimondi.

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Puya Raimondi - It's a native plant that can reach eight meters in height.

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Lake Querococha - Lake Querococha can be found in the Huascarán National Park.

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Lake Querococha - Lake Querococha sits 3,980 meters above sea level.

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Lake Querococha - It is a popular spot with visitors who are captivated by the stunning colors and contrast of lake, mountains and sky.

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Laguna 69 - One of the most breathtaking spots in the Cordillera Blanca is Laguna 69.

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Laguna 69 - Laguna 69 is one of the most gorgeous lakes in the Cordillera Blanca.

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Laguna 69 - As well as the most gorgeous, it's also one of the most difficult to reach.

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Laguna 69 - It's a nearly three hour trek to reach this lake which sits at more than 4,500 meters above the sea level. But it's totally worth it!

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History & culture - Aside from nature, we have some tips for experiencing the local culture and history.

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Archaeology - Around two and a half hours from Huaraz you will find the ruins of Chavín de Huantar.

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Chavín de Huantar ruins - This archaeological site was home to the Chavín, a pre-Inca culture, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Site - Another archaeological tip near Huaraz is Willcahuaín.

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Willcawain - The site of the Huari culture, it is located around seven km away from Huaraz.

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Altitude - It's important to keep the altitude in mind, as it can cause fatigue and other bodily reactions, especially if you aren't used to it.

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All set for adventure? - Don't forget to organize your equipment and make sure you have everything you need!

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