Magical Huaraz 3 days 2 nights
ID: GYG519334-907010
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
3 days
Description
Enjoy and get to know the wonders of Huaraz, visit the lagoons of Llanganuco, Chavin and Pastoruri archaeological tour
Day 1:
Morning arrival and reception at the bus terminal, after which we will transfer you to the hotel that we have chosen for your happy stay in our city. At the hotel you will be served breakfast and then begin our first day of the tour.
On this day we will enter the Huascaran National Park and see the highest mountain in Peru, Huascaran 6768 meters above sea level.
We will also visit the ancient city buried by the 1970 Yungay-Campo Santo earthquake and avalanche, now a World Heritage Site.
We began our visit by leaving north of Huaraz, arriving at the town of Carhuaz to enjoy the traditional ice cream preparations and photographing the main square. We went to Yungay to visit the city buried in the '70s, Campo Santo.
Then we ascend to the Chinancocha lagoon in Llanganuco and will have a boat ride.
Then we descend and go to Caraz to visit and purchase the handcrafted delicacies.
Returning to Huaraz we visit the artisans' town Taricá.
Day 2:
To carry out this tourist circuit our departure will be at 8 a.m. and we will head towards the southern part of the city of Huaraz, we will pass through the city of Recuay and in Catac we take the detour towards the Callejón de los Conchucos.
The first stop will be at Querococha Lagoon (4200m), here we get views of contrasting Andean landscapes (lagoon, ichu, mountains).
Then the ascent towards the Cahuish tunnel, to pass towards the Valley of the Conchucos.
We continue with a 2 and a half hour trip, we will visit the magnificent Archaeological Center of Chavín, which is one of the most beautiful and oldest monuments in the Andes of Peru.
Then we have the tourist lunch at the chosen restaurant.
We conclude our Chavín tour with a visit to the National Museum of Chavín.
Return to Huaraz, dinner and overnight.
Day 3:
This day we will head towards the south of the city of Huaraz, this view begins in the Carpa sector, the first place to visit the Patococha lagoon due to the presence of wild ducks, then gasified waters that are natural filtration of the soil.
Continuing the visit we arrive at Pumapa Shimi lake of 7 endless colors and the Puyas Raymondi forest, the most representative plant of the Andes.
Finally, we will visit the snow-capped Pastoruri to take photos and explore its frozen lagoon and ice walls.
Return to Huaraz.
Group farewell at the hotel.
End of services.
Highlights
- Visit the archaeological site of Chavin
- Appreciate the route of climate change (pastoruri)
- Tour the lagoons of llanganuco
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.