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Discover Huaraz, Trujillo & the North
At a Glance
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Huaraz
The capital of Peruvian highland trekking.
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Chavín de Huántar
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Otherworldly ruins of Peru's most ancient culture.
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Trujillo
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ruins.
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Chachapoyas
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Charming mountain town that lies close to an ancient
mountaintop citadel.
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Máncora
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Peru's trendiest, prettiest beaches.
Huaraz
043 / POP 48,500 / ELEV 3091M
Huaraz is the restless capital of an Andean adventure kingdom and its rooftops command
exhaustive panoramas of the city's dominion: one of the most impressive mountain ranges
in the world. Nearly wiped out by the earthquake of 1970, the city isn't going to win any
beauty contests, but it does have personality - and personality goes a long way.
This is first and foremost a trekking metropolis. During the high season the streets buzz
with hikers fresh from the mountains. Dozens of outfits help plan trips, rent equipment and
organize adventure sports. And an endless lineup of restaurants and bars keep the belly full
and the place lively.
