2025 Huaraz Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Huaraz sits more than 3,000 meters above sea level, with the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca range forming its dramatic eastern skyline.

✈️ From Andes to Machu Picchu: Top Travel Tips 🏔️ 🌬️ 1. Altitude First, Adventure Later Arrive in Cusco? Chill for a day or two. Your lungs will thank you. 🍃 2. Coca Leaves = Nature’s Oxygen Chew them, sip the tea — your high-altitude best friend. 🧥 3. Dress in Layers Sun at noon, freeze by four. Be the onion — layer up. 💵 4. Cash Is Essential Remote towns = no Wi-Fi, no ATMs. Bring soles, not regrets. 🚶 5. Book Treks Early Inca Trail, Salkantay? Secure spots months ahead. 🎒 6. Light Bag, Big Views Small pack, water, snacks, camera. That’s all you need. 🕖 7. Beat the Crowds Sunrise at Machu Picchu is magical. Get the first bus. 🛂 8. Don’t Forget Your Passport You’ll need it to enter — and for the legendary stamp! 🚫 9. No Bathroom, No Problem Go before you enter Machu Picchu. No re-entry! 📸 10. Soak It In Yes, get your photo. Then put the phone down. This is a once-in-a-lifetime view. #myitinerary #travel #couplestrip #naturalwonders #thingstodo #staycation

This trekking course is only 40-45mins away from Huaraz town by a taxi or colectivo(sharing van). I asked an owner of accommodation to book it and it was very easy to using return transport. The entry fee for the park costs 30 peso (foreigners). The beginning of the trek is lots of steps, it is well managed pass but the altitude is high, so it won't be so easy. No rush, take it easy. After the half way through, the pass becomes very challenging, we have to grab chains rope to climb up on the steap huge rocks. This trekking requires us good physical power. It will take 2 to 2.5hrs to the lake. Also on the way back, most people pick the loopback way, it is better than using chain ropes down, but it is also not easy. I did other trekkIng, lake 69, actually that is longer but I felt easier. I recommend this lake trekking for people who want to do quIck half day challenging trekkIng. Important tip is just pick a good weather day to see the stunning lake #peru #travel #travel #lakechurup

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 The Chavin ruins were listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1985 and date back to 1500 BC, before the Inca civilization. The Chavin culture represents the Early Horizon period of American culture (900 BC–200 BC). At this time, settled agriculture had been fully formed, as well as pottery, textiles, and sculpture. The architectural focus of Chavín is on the human figure with a cat face (Figure 3), symbolizing the process of transformation from human to cat. I also made friends with a Peruvian couple on this trip, which was wonderful.

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 Laguna 69 is located in the Huascaran National Park (Parque Nacional Huascaran) in northern Peru, leaning against the Andes Mountains. The altitude ranges from 2000 to 6000 meters, and the highest peak is 6768 meters. The park covers an area of ​​3,000 square kilometers and contains 663 glaciers, 296 lakes and 41 rivers. Distance: 12 km round trip. Altitude: 3900m ~ 4600m We set out at 5:30 in the morning and returned to the trailhead at 5:00 in the afternoon. It was really tiring, some people gave up halfway and returned. But I persisted to the end. The scenery along the way was really beautiful, especially the lake at the end, which was simply a paradise on earth. I felt that all the hard work was worth it. How to get there: Take a day trip from Huaraz.

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 1. Lake Liangkanuku (Figure 1-3), the lake water is quite charming under the sunlight. Lake Nyanganuku is made up of two connected lakes, Orconcocha and Chinancocha, which is why the colors are different. It is really beautiful to see it in person. 2. Lake Parón (Figure 4-6) is the largest lake in Huascarán National Park, with an altitude of 4,185 meters. Although it is not far away, it still takes about 3 hours to drive there due to poor road conditions. Compared with Lake 69, the advantage of Lake Parón is that there are fewer tourists and the car can reach the lake directly. However, if you need to climb to the observation deck, you have to continue climbing for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you don’t want to be too tired, you can also choose to take a boat tour on the lake. 3. Nevada Pastori (Pictures 7-9): The highlight of the day was a two-hour hike to see the glacier. The distance was not very long, but the altitude was 5,000 meters, and I was out of breath with every step, so it took quite a while.

Huayhuash is known as one of the most beautiful alpine hiking routes in the world. It is about 130 kilometers long, with an altitude ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 meters. Along the way, there are endless mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers, and the scenery is breathtaking. If you travel in Huayhuash, you can join a local tour group, which includes four meals a day (tea time👻), snacks, a tour guide, and you don’t have to worry about getting lost. There are people to set up camp, and mules to carry heavy equipment. You can set out lightly every day and lie down in the camp like a boss when you arrive at the camp. The cost is 1600 soles (～HKD3400); you can also travel by yourself, carrying all the camping equipment, sleeping bags, food, and stoves, cooking your own food, finding your own way, paying tolls, and finding transportation. It is more free than traveling with a tour group, and the total cost is lower; but just thinking about the weight of the backpack, I can’t bear it, so I still pay the money and wait for enough people to form a group to set off. #GlobalTravel

Lake 69 full day tour offered from the office of First Class Huaraz, the magnificient trekking to the lake with stunning views of the mountains and Llanganuco Lakes in the way up to 69 lake, this wonderful lake is nestled in the base of Chacraraju mountain and Pisco Mountain, if you depart early in the mormimg around 5am, you need to make reservation day before in the way stop in country side food provider the inly way, if passed there is no restaurant in the route Lake 69 you need to purchase box lunch in the food provider at the place Humacchuco the identification name for this food provider is Sabor Turistico in the curve of Humacchuco. to complete this tour you can make reservation with First Class Huaraz located in Huaraz at Jiron 28 de Julio 706, just messaging by whtasapp to +51972513329, in he text mention name and address of your hotel, and stay at 4:45 at list at office and you will picked up on time. #travel#couplestrip#naturalwonders#familytravel#myitinerary#citydaytours#trip

#backpacking Huaraz, located in the Peruvian Andes, is a mecca for backpackers looking to explore some of the world’s most stunning mountain landscapes. The city serves as a gateway to the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, home to snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and challenging trekking routes. The famous Laguna 69 trek is a popular day hike for backpackers, offering incredible views of glacial lakes and towering mountains. For those looking for a multi-day trek, the Santa Cruz trek provides a more immersive adventure through the Andean wilderness. Huaraz is known for its welcoming backpacker community, budget-friendly accommodations, and adventure-filled atmosphere, making it an excellent destination for nature lovers and hikers alike.

#100 Ways to Travel After nine hours of driving to Huaraz. It took another three hours of driving, with snow-capped mountains all along the way, to reach the glacial lake. It only took 40 minutes of small rock climbing to go back and forth. Although I could have continued walking, my back injury at that time made it impossible for me to straighten my back. I was very satisfied. Every step was truly breathtakingly beautiful. It might also be because of the thin air, but walking with my back injury was smoother than I thought! It’s really blue when you see it in person, and it’s so spectacular that it can’t be photographed. All mountains are like this! There are two types of continuous mountain ranges in the Andes in this area. The black mountains represent only rocks, and the white mountains (cordilleras blancas) are white mountains with snow all year round. The white mountain is the largest in this lake, with an altitude of 4,200 meters. Many small mountains are higher than Yushan, but industrial roads have been developed and can be reached by vans. If many mountains in Taiwan are like this, it may attract more international climbers to climb, but they may not be preserved so well? 500 Taiwan dollars for a full day trip, which is considered the fare. There are also tour guides along the way, which is good.

Huaraz, located 8 hours away from the capital city Lima, a must-visit to see the beautiful Lake Paron and Lake 69🩵 It's a small town, but it's surrounded by incredibly beautiful nature, so there's a lot to see and enjoy :) It's also a city where many tourists flock to for its various tour products and famous lakes and snow-capped mountains! Huaraz has a colder climate than Lima, so I hope you dress warmly🫠 There are various restaurants and souvenir shops, so it's fun to look around, and there's even a Korean mart?! Is this proof that there are a lot of Korean tourists??! 📍 Cercado de Huaraz -Huaraz 02001 Peru #Overseas travel#Peru travel#Cusco#Lima travel#Huaraz#Lake Paron

Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the best trekking in Peru with amazing mountain views high passes over 4600m. beautiful mountain crystal water lakes, tiny villages- The full program take 11 - 12 days with two optional climbing to diablo mudo 5350m. and pumarinri 5450m. huahuash via trapecio - 8 - 9 days , huayhuash via queropalca 6 - 7 days #campingglamping #newyearadventure