The town of Huaraz is located in the fertile valley of Callejon de Huaylas, at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca high mountain region, a part of the Andes, where you can also find the highest mountain in Peru, the Huascarán. Significant only for its agricultural role, Huaraz has become a popular base for trips to the mountains. Whether it’s long trekking tours or rather a quick descent in snowboarding, adrenaline junkies and nature lovers have discovered Huaraz on their own! It is no wonder then that you have the option of lodging here, from the simple youth hostel to the luxurious mountain lodge.
Huaraz is located in northern central Peru, about 420 km from the capital, Lima, and is approached daily by several bus companies, such as Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur. The bus trip lasts approximately 8 hours.
However, if you prefer to fly the route, you should be careful: there is an early morning flight with the airline LC Peru, but you can bring a maximum of 15 kg of luggage and 5 kg of carry-on luggage in the company. So, if you have a decent amount of equipment for a trip to the mountains with you, you may have to pay expensive money. That’s why every traveler should prefer to use a scale before traveling, before unpleasant surprises.
Whether it is a high-end resort or youth hostel, Huaraz is perfectly equipped for all its tourists. A good mid-range hotel, for example, is the Hotel Colomba: for just under 50 – 65 euros, – Euro expects, among others, a free breakfast, W-LAN, a restaurant and a gym
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