Huaraz

Huaraz is a must-see destination for trekking and outdoor activities lovers, nestled in the Andes mountain range and surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks. Its archaeological offer is also important, Huaraz is the starting point to visit Chavin de Huántar (1500 to 400 BC), an archaeological complex classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Climate: dry and temperate, semi-tropical. Sunny days and cold nights

Average daytime temperature is 17° C and 12° C at night, maximum temperature 24° C and minimum 4° C. Moderate rainy season from December to March.

Altitude: 3052 meters above sea level

Airport: Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport (23 Km north of Huaraz)