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| HUARAZ EN NÚMEROS | |
| SUPERFICIE | 2 492 91 Km2 |
| POBLACIÓN | 161 003 Hab. (Prov. Huaraz) |
| ALTITUD | 3 090 m.s.n.m |
Huaraz weather:
The maximum annual temperature ranges between 24 ° C (75 ° F) and 7 ° C (44 ° F), and the weather in Huaraz has two distinct seasons. Mild and dry from May to September, the climate is called "Andean summer", the weather is nice this time of year, with bright sunny days and cold nights. The rainy season occurs between the months of October to April, the sun shines in the morning and rain in the afternoon, receives between 500 to 1000 mm of annual rainfall.
What to wear?
Given the climate of Huaraz is varied throughout the year, it is advisable to wear light clothing to tour as pretty at noon is hot, but at the start of the low afternoon the temperature and you need a jacket or coat. If the visit is during the rainy season it is necessary to carry jackets, raincoats or umbrellas.
Evil Height:
To prevent the evil of altitude in Huaraz is advisable to have Coramina pills against altitude sickness, take coca tea to reach the city, do not eat indigestible meals, avoid excess alcohol. Drink plenty of fluids.
Huaraz information:
The very "generous" City of Huaraz, capital of Ancash, Capital Region of international friendship, and Capital of Mountaineering in South America is one of the most modern cities in the Andean region of Peru, located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes approximately 408 km north of Lima. The city is flanked by the Cordillera Blanca and Negra, east and west respectively, forming the valley popularly known as the Callejon de Huaylas, through which runs the Santa River that makes its way from the Andes to the Canyon del Pato, for finally emptying into the Pacific Ocean.
This city is the center of regional trade and tourist axis of movement, especially the mountaineer type (Adventure). Considered one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru, due to the natural beauty of its landscapes, archaeological monuments (pre - Inca and Inca) and varied folklore; It is a privileged city for its great natural, cultural and human wealth.
Tourism is their main source of income, visitors from all countries of the world come to Huaraz where start to climb the beautiful peaks of the Cordillera Blanca or see the wonders that encloses the ancient temple of Chavin, and enjoy the attractions circuits, trekking (hiking), skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, rafting, paragliding, ice and rock climbing, etc. Come and learn about the wonders that this beautiful city, Huaraz and its hospitable people welcomes.
Huaraz history:
The vestiges of the past Huaracino back to the time of the first horticulturists and were found in the Cave of Guitarreros (12,500 BC); cradle of American agriculture. The Chavin culture, a civilization that practiced religious worship came to occupy this area, highlighted in ceramics and stone sculpture. Then after it was occupied by the Huaraz White on Red and Cultures, Recuay respectively.
At the end of the first millennium they came to the Huari waras invaders, coming from the south, who expelled times after they formed the kingdom of waras; Dawn Lucero worshipers.
In Huaraz reach 1,532 the first Europeans, are the men of Pizarro after doing the Inca Atahualpa prisoner passed on the way to the temple of Pachacamac. During the Spanish occupation was very difficult coexistence between natural and Spaniards, many destructions were committed; the Huaylas and Conchucos not let pushy.
In recognition of his valuable participation of its people in the war with Chile, he was elevated to city status with the title of the very "generous", 18 January 1832.
On 3 March 1885, it was an important indigenous uprising, which was led by Mayor Marian (Marian Today Town Center), Pedro Pablo Atusparia due to constant injustices of whom were indigenous. For 70 days, Huaraz and the Callejon de Huaylas was taken by farmers; you had to kill about 10 thousand people to defeat this revolution.
Huaraz was rebuilt after the earthquake of May 31 1970, today the phoenix rising from the ashes; as a modern, thriving city that opens its "doors" to the world, inviting them to meet their most varied tourist circuits.
Huaraz and Ancash department have always been the cradle of great figures in the history of Peru, here was born the Grand Marshal of Peru; Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga, and representing the highest peak in the Peruvian wisdom, this region was the cradle of Wise Santiago Antunez de Mayolo. Other major characters we mention Maguiña Maria Moreno, Pedro Pablo Atusparia, etc.
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Getting to Huaraz:
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To reach Huaraz there are three routes of travel.
"Lima-Pativilca-Huaraz: 408 km (6-8 hours by bus via paved road).
"Huaraz Casma: 145 km (4 hours by bus, paved road.).
"Santa-Huallanca-Huaraz: 227 km (5 hours and 30 minutes via asphalt road).
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| Air: |
The airline LC Peru offers commercial flights to "Huaylas - Huaraz". The outputs of Lima (Jorge Chavez Airport) with arrival in Huaraz (Airport Arias Grazianni).
Note that, Huaraz airport is located 21 Km north of the city.; in the district of Anta - Carhuaz, 15 minutes approx.
For more information: Lima: (511) 01-204-1313 Huaraz: 043 - 424734 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Huaraz cuisine:
The Huaracina cuisine and the Alley of Huaylas is varied and exquisite, testimony of Andean cuisine. Enjoy each of the dishes is a way to learn about the cultures of the peoples of the Callejon de Huaylas. Typical dishes highlight the Cuy Picante, Llunca Kashki with Gallina, Cuchicanca, jerky Pig, Corn, Fried Trout, Sweet (API) Pumpkin, Tamales, Humitas, Pachamanca, Pecan Caldo. All these delicacies can be accompanied with a heladita Chicha de Jora.
Huaraz and the Callejon de Huaylas there are specialized restaurants offering typical regional foods, national and international.
Folklore Huaraz:
In this region of Peru diverse cultural manifestations are grown. Among which the dance of the Shacshas, Wankas, Wankillas, Pallas, Captains and Negritos, among other dances.
In music, the genres that accompany the dances are the huayno, parade, chuscada, huayno marinera with racing, polka, waltz, etc.
Handicrafts and Regional Products:
The resident of Huaraz and the Callejon de Huaylas intelligently ah have inherited from their ancestors the techniques used in textiles, among these are the making of costumes and blankets polychrome wool with special designs that identify the place of origin, the colorful embroidered skirts differentiated by provinces, woven sweaters, hats, coats, and gloves. All made from alpaca or sheep. Likewise also include work in ceramics, leather embossed replica figurines in stone or plaster, in watercolor and oil paintings.
Among the local products are: blancmange, honey, jelly, cheese, cheese, butter, pork leg ham, specialty breads, fruit ice cream and liquor.
Huaraz distance to other cities:
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I Peru - Huaraz:
Service Information and Tourist Assistance, iPerú
Objective and impartial tourist information, as well as assistance in case the tourist services you received were not provided according to the contract.
Of Atusparia passage. 01 Plaza de Armas - Huaraz.
Tel / fax: (043) 42-8812.
E-mail: iperuhuaraz@promperu.gob.pe
L - S: 9:00 to 18:00 hrs / D: 9:00 to 13:00 hrs
Tourist Information booth
(Parking area for tour buses)
Cuadra San Martin Jr. 06, S / N
L - D: 09 - 10:30 hrs.
Dircetur Ancash:
Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism - DIRCETUR ANCASH
Camp Vichay s / n, Huaraz.
Sets / fax: (043) 42-1521 / 42-4168.
E-mail: drita@terra.com.pe