About Huaraz

Huaraz, 3100 m. above sea level, is located in the central part of Callejón de Huaylas. It enjoys a moderate climate with average annual temperatures of 16 °C. The dry season is between May and October, the months most reccomended to visit.

Huaraz is the capital of the department of Ancash, and is located 408 km to the North of Lima. It owes its beauty largely to the surrounding snow capped mountains and plentiful vegetation forming the Cordillera Blanca. It´s highest peak, Huascarán at 6768 m, can be seen from anywhere in the city.

The earthquake of May 31, 1970 destroyed the ancient city almost entirely. Of the large adobe buildings and narrow streets, only the principàl square and a few houses of adobe with balconies remained. At present almost all the buildings have been reconstructed with bricks, reinforced concrete, and tile roofs giving the city a modern aspect. The ancient narrow streets have been replaced by the wide avenues with houses smaller than the traditional ones.