huaraz in peru
1.- WHERE IS HUARAZ IN PERU?
Huaraz in Peru is a city that is located in the Andes, surrounded by Andean mountains that have a unique beauty for being covered with snow, north of the capital city of Lima, with its 3052 meters above sea level represents a parade for all adventurers who seek to know it. It is also the starting point to know 2 popular places, Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash, for those who are looking for a Huaraz Peru Trekking option.
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2.- HOW TO GET TO HUARAZ IN PERU?
2.1.- From Lima
You can get to Huaraz in Peru from Lima by bus, the travel time is regularly between 8 to 9 hours, although it has options for travel during the day the most practical for many travelers seeking to know Huaraz in Peru is to do it in the evening hours so they can rest and the next day arrive first thing in the morning, this form of travel is also convenient because of the Huaraz Peru elevation, from Lima the ascent will be gradual and you can better adapt to the altitude.
The most reliable companies to make this trip are Movil, Cruz del Sur and Civa (If you need help to book it, you can contact us). Take into account that there are options of seats ranging from 140° to 180° reclining, which make them more comfortable, but naturally the price can be a little higher, you will find options from s/100.00 Peruvian soles per person. The bus terminal is inside the city of Huaraz in Peru, so you can take a cab to your hotel.
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2.2.- From Trujillo
The trip is quite similar to the one from Lima, the trip also lasts about 8 or 9 hours and along the way it is recommended that the trips are made in the evening hours, what mainly differentiates this route is that it is more economical. You can find prices from s/70.00 soles per person in the companies Movil or Linea with the same characteristics of reclining seats from 140° to 180°.
3.- BEST TIME TO VISIT HUARAZ IN PERU
The best time to enjoy your visit to Huaraz in Peru is undoubtedly the dry season (May – October) when the Weather in Huaraz Peru is much more stable and allows the most adventurous travelers to perform activities such as mountaineering or any option of Huaraz Peru Trekking.
best time to visit Huaraz
4.- TREKKING PARADISE IN THE PERUVIAN ANDES
For all hiking lovers and open spaces, Huaraz in Peru is paradise because it offers many hiking alternatives that provide unique landscapes, among the most popular are:
4.1.- Lagoon 69
It is the most recommended hike for travelers arriving here for the first time. Doing this Huaraz Peru Trekking definitely has to be on your list. It is an incredible lagoon that has a beautiful turquoise color and has in its surroundings snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and is kept adorned with various colorful flowers. To enter you must pay an entrance ticket that costs s/30.00 soles per person.
lagoon 69
- Distance: 12 kilometers
- Time: Between 5 to 6 hours
- Altitude: 4600 meters
- Difficulty: Moderate
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4.2.- Santa Cruz Trekking
This is the most popular Huaraz Peru Trekking among travelers, a 3 to 4 day trek that challenges all adventurers through a trail surrounded by mountains and beautiful lakes. When booking this experience everything you need to delight the trip is included (food, camping equipment and support equipment to carry things but usually the sleeping bag is not included). Due to the length of the trip this is an experience recommended for experienced hikers who have previously done treks with the same amount of days, the guides will always be attentive to assist you if you have any problems.
santa cruz trekking
- Distance: 50 kilometers
- Time: Between 3 to 4 days
- Altitude: 4750 meters
- Difficulty: Demanding
4.3.- Huayhuash
For many travelers this is the main reason why they come to visit Huaraz in Peru. It is a trek that really represents a quite complicated challenge, during the journey you get to climb more than 9 passes (high points and passes between mountains) giving a new altitude record over 5000 meters above sea level. The shortest version is 8 days but the traditional version is 10 days, it depends a lot on your time availability. The camps are mainly located next to lagoons to take advantage of the temperature that emanates from the water and makes the cold more tolerable for all travelers. It is important to know that if you are a novice hiker who does not usually walk long distances it is better not to do this experience, it is designed only for the most prepared hikers.
huayhuash
- Distance: 115 kilometers
- Time: Between 8 to 12 days
- Altitude: 5150 meters
- Difficulty: Challenging
4.4.- Paron Lagoon
It is a fairly simple Huaraz Peru Trekking and designed for newer hikers, this lagoon is the largest of all the Cordillera Blanca and stands out for its intense turquoise color. The trip is done by car and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, upon arrival free time is provided for all visitors so they can enjoy the views, optionally you can make a short walk of 40 minutes to the viewpoint from where the view is really worth it although the road is slightly demanding in some sections.
paron lagoon
- Distance: 9 kilometers
- Time: Between 4 to 6 hours
- Altitude: 4200 meters
- Difficulty: Easy
5.- A PLACE CLOSE TO THE SKY
“When we think of cinema, very famous studios such as Universal, Pixar, Disney and of course, Paramount Pictures. The latter is an icon of movies that we are sure also accompanied you in your childhood and something peculiar is that its logo is silhouetted against the mountain Artesonraju, one of the mountains found in Huaraz in Peru.”
6.- ACCLIMATIZATION TO ALTITUDE
Remember that the Huaraz Peru elevation is at 3025 meters above sea level so you may have some discomfort upon arrival such as headache, dizziness or nausea. The best thing to combat these symptoms and discomforts is to consume plenty of water, having the body hydrated also allows the body to oxygenate constantly, avoid eating heavy things like fried foods, at first it is better just to have a light chicken diet. You should also be prepared for Weather in Huaraz Peru, so always have warm clothes on hand, being surrounded by snowy mountains the air is warmer.
This is the best time of the year to plan a trip to Huaraz in Peru, we know you will love every moment of the visit and we tell you that the Weather in Huaraz Peru will be on your side because it is more stable. Auri Peru is an agency specialized in creating unique experiences for travelers like you, contact us and we will be happy to assist you in everything you need.
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