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About HUARAZ
The Peak of Peru – Huaraz
The city of Huaraz may not be one of the most picturesque locations on Earth. But this place is a haven for mountaineers and adventure seekers. It is most popular for its scenic mountain placement. Huaraz is located on the foothills of snow capped Cordillera Blanca mountain ranges.
History
The city of Huaraz was founded in 1574. An earth quake of 7.8 on the Richter scale destroyed most of the city, in which only the main square was left undestroyed. However, the city resurrected itself and it was then built around the main square.
This earth quake hit Huaraz in March 1970, before which the city had big houses made of natural materials and narrow streets. After the natural catastrophe in 1970, Huaraz was re-built with smaller houses and wider streets, as opposed to the original setting, which had proved to be a major cause of destruction during the quake.
Main Attractions
Huaraz is a great place for adventure lovers. The main attractions of this place include hiking, trekking, boating etc. Nature lovers would not be left out either as Hauraz is surrounded by a number of snow capped mountain peaks and offers a breath taking view on a clear day. The mountains are best viewed from the lake side, which are also very easily found in Huaraz.
Getting Around
Road way is the best way to get to this place. A bus ride from the capital city Lima is about 8 hour journey. Within the city, the tour can be done on foot as the city is not very big. Other options include hiring a taxi or renting a car. Ask your guide for better options to explore this place.
Places of Entertainment
At Huaraz there are a number of interesting places that make for good tourist spots. For history seekers there is a museum by the name Ancash Regional Museum. This museum has its importance in archeology. Apart from this, Huaraz also houses a famous archeological monument which is the Wilcanwain Archeological Monument. It has two buildings and legend has it that one of those 2 buildings was used to store mummies.
Fun lovers will be spoilt for choices as there are plenty of things to do here which include mountain climbing, trekking, mountain biking and so on. To add to this, the ice covered lakes of Llanganuco provide a breath taking scene. The Pastoruri Glacier provide the tourists with a great opportunity to walk on them as they are pretty flat and do not require any special equipments.
Accommodation Options
A number of youth hostels, inns, bed and breakfast inns, guesthouses and modern hotels are available at Huaraz which cater to different budgets and offer good service and value for money.
Currency
Nuevo Sol (S/.) is the currency for Peru and is further subdivided into centimos. More information on the currency in Peru can be obtained through news and internet.
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The city of Huaraz may not be one of the most picturesque locations on Earth. But this place is a haven for mountaineers and adventure seekers. It is most popular for its scenic mountain placement. Huaraz is located on the foothills of snow capped Cordillera Blanca mountain ranges.
History
The city of Huaraz was founded in 1574. An earth quake of 7.8 on the Richter scale destroyed most of the city, in which only the main square was left undestroyed. However, the city resurrected itself and it was then built around the main square.
This earth quake hit Huaraz in March 1970, before which the city had big houses made of natural materials and narrow streets. After the natural catastrophe in 1970, Huaraz was re-built with smaller houses and wider streets, as opposed to the original setting, which had proved to be a major cause of destruction during the quake.
Main Attractions
Huaraz is a great place for adventure lovers. The main attractions of this place include hiking, trekking, boating etc. Nature lovers would not be left out either as Hauraz is surrounded by a number of snow capped mountain peaks and offers a breath taking view on a clear day. The mountains are best viewed from the lake side, which are also very easily found in Huaraz.
Getting Around
Road way is the best way to get to this place. A bus ride from the capital city Lima is about 8 hour journey. Within the city, the tour can be done on foot as the city is not very big. Other options include hiring a taxi or renting a car. Ask your guide for better options to explore this place.
Places of Entertainment
At Huaraz there are a number of interesting places that make for good tourist spots. For history seekers there is a museum by the name Ancash Regional Museum. This museum has its importance in archeology. Apart from this, Huaraz also houses a famous archeological monument which is the Wilcanwain Archeological Monument. It has two buildings and legend has it that one of those 2 buildings was used to store mummies.
Fun lovers will be spoilt for choices as there are plenty of things to do here which include mountain climbing, trekking, mountain biking and so on. To add to this, the ice covered lakes of Llanganuco provide a breath taking scene. The Pastoruri Glacier provide the tourists with a great opportunity to walk on them as they are pretty flat and do not require any special equipments.
Accommodation Options
A number of youth hostels, inns, bed and breakfast inns, guesthouses and modern hotels are available at Huaraz which cater to different budgets and offer good service and value for money.
Currency
Nuevo Sol (S/.) is the currency for Peru and is further subdivided into centimos. More information on the currency in Peru can be obtained through news and internet.
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