Tourist Site Attractions:

National Park Huascaran, considered the highest snow-capped mountain of Peru. It is located at 22 kilometers from Huaraz and it has an altitude of 6.768 m.a.s.l., in an area of 340.00 hectares. This park has a varied flora and fauna.
The Huascaran Park was declared Natural Patrimony of Humanity by the UNESCO in 1985. It is characterized by its famous lagoons of intense colors; some of which are: Paron Lagoon, Llanganuco, Laca, Querococha.

Archeological site of Chavin, located at 109 kilometers from Huaraz in the county of Huari. Also known as "El Castillo de Chavin de Huantar", it was one of the main religious centers of the west hemisfery. It was declared Cultural Patrimony by the UNESCO in 1985.

The city of Carhuaz, located at 34 kilometers from Huaraz. A town that still keeps its traditional and mestizo atmosphere.
It is interesting to visit: Square of Arms. The Civic Center. Sanctuary of Virgen de las Mercedes. Thermal Baths of Chancos

The city of Caraz, located at 67 kilometers from Huaraz, in the county of Huaylas. A town that keeps the old traditions and customs of the towns of the sierra. The country side has a great variety of carnations. Nearby is the snow-capped mountain of Alpamayo (5.950 m.a.s.l.), of exceptional beauty considered as "the most beautiful mountain of the world" in the world contest of landscape beauty in Munich, Germany. (1966).

It is interesting to visit: Alpamayo Mountain. Museum Amauta of Art Ancashino. Archeological Remains of Tumshukaico. Paron Lagoon. Pato Canyon.

The city of Yungay, located at 55 kilometers from Huaraz is at the foot of the Huscaran Mountain. The city was entirely rebuilt after the flood of 1.970 that burried the old city. This town is the point of departure to the Llanganuco Lagoons.

It is interesting to visit: Llanganuco Lagoons. Snow-capped Mounatin of Huascaran. Guitarrero Cave.

Tortules Beach (Playa Tortugas), located at 20 kilometers from the city of Casma. It is an ideal place for water-sports, due to its clean and calm sea. Besides, there are an area for walk along the beach and see odd geological formations made by the erosion.

Thermal Baths of Monterrey, located at 9 kilometers from Huaraz. A town famous for its landscapes and thermal-medicinal waters. Ideal for the treatment of rheuma.

Thermal Baths of Chancos, located at 28 kilometers from Huaraz, near the town of Marcara. Baths and fountains of transparent waters known for its medicinal properties.

Snow-capped Mountain Pastoruri, located at 106 kilometers from Huaraz and an altitude of 5.240 m.a.s.l. This mountain is part of the climbing circuits of Huaraz Mountain. Ideal for snow-boarding, skiing and climbing sports.

Llanganuco Lagoons, located at 28 kilometers from Yungay. These lagoons are part of the National Park of Huascaran. The lagoons are formed by the melting ice from the mountains Huascaran, Huandoy, Pisco, Yanapaccha and Chopicalqui.