Overview of Huaraz

420km (260 miles) N of Lima Huaraz is the primary base destination for most visitors keen on exploring the Callejon de Huaylas Valley that runs 200km (125 miles) right down the middle of Peru. At an altitude of 3,100m (10,170 ft.), Huaraz enjoys a spectacular setting at the foot of the Cordillera …

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