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Highlights: | High and beautiful mountains, such as Alpamayo, which is considered “the world’s most beautiful mountain” |
| Location: | North of Lima between the Pacific Ocean and the Marañón River. |
| Area: | 35,459 km2 |
| Weather: | Dry and warm |
| Minimum Altitude: | 4 masl. (Chimbote) |
| Maximum Altitude: | 3,910 masl. (Shilla) |
Average Annual Temperature: | 18º C (Max.18º C on the Coast and Min.9º C in the Cordillera) |
| Rainy Season: | From December to April. |
| Capital: | Huaraz (3,091 masl.) |
SUGGESTED PROGRAMME
ECHZ4D1 : Llanganuco and Chavín: 4 days / 3 nights
TAHZ5D1 : Cordillera Blanca : 5 days / 4 nights.
MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Huascarán National Park
Located about 2-hour drive from Huaraz. It spreads across an area of 340000 ha. of the Cordillera Blanca (the world's highest tropical mountain range), where the snow-capped Mount Huascarán (6,768 masl) stands out. Huascarán is the highest peak of Peru. It was declared National Park by the Peruvian Government and World Natural Heritage Site in 1987.
Its natural attractions include its exotic flora and fauna, its lagoons, snow-capped mountains, gasified water sources and hot springs.
Monterrey
Located 7 km north from Huaraz and about 5-minute drive. Well known for its landscapes and hot springs, for the treatment of rheumatic illnesses.
Willcahuain
This entirely stone-made temple with superposed platforms is located some 35-minute drive, about 3-hour walk from Huaraz. There is a series of galleries inside it. This temple dates from the year 900 A.C. and is a clear evidence of the Wari influence on the region.PROVINCE OF CARHUAZ
Located 2645 masl and 34 km north of Huaraz. Traditional city built in the mestizo style. Its large Main Square features modern buildings such as the Civic Centre and the Virgen de las Mercedes Sanctuary, whose feast is celebrated on September 24th.
PROVINCE OF RECUAY
It’s humble and hardworking people are engaged in agriculture and mining activities. Recuay is home to the Pueblo Viejo Archaeological Ruins.
APURÍMAC
Andean Landscapes
Apurímac is located in the south Sierra of the Peruvian Andes. Some of the main attractions of Apurímac are its snow-capped mountains, Pacucha Lagoon, its streets and the daily life of the Andean villages.
GENERAL DATA
Highlights: | Valleys – Thermal Baths – Colonial Buildings. |
| Location: | Southeast of central Andes |
| Area: | 20,891 km2 |
| Weather: | Dry |
| Minimum Altitude: | 2,378 masl. (Abancay) |
| Maximum Altitude: | 3,952 masl. (Pataycampa) |
| Average Annual Temperature: | 18.5° C. (Max.25º C and Min.12º C). |
| Rainy Season: | From November to March |
| Capital: | Abancay (2,378 masl) |
SUGGESTED PROGRAMME
CUAP3D1: Andahuaylas Tour: 3 days / 2 nights.
MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
PROVINCE OF ANDAHUAYLAS
The most modern city of the department at 2 980 masl and with a slightly cold climate. Its main church is the Cathedral of San Pedro.
Pacucha Lagoon
Considered one of the most beautiful and extensive in the country at 3 000 masl. It is located between Andahuaylas and Abancay. Ideal place to rest, fish, and to enjoy the nature.
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