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( 42-4200;
www.churup.com
; Figueroa 1257; dm S28, s/d incl breakfast S69/99; )
An im-
mensely popular family-run hostel that continues to win the top budget-choice accolade.
Immaculate and comfortable rooms share cushy, colorful lounging areas on every floor.
The building is topped by a massive, fireplace-warmed lounge with magnificent
180-degree views.
HOTEL COLOMBA $$
(
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42-1501;
www.huarazhotel.com
; Francisco de Zela 210; s/d incl breakfast from S150/200;
)
The rooms at this surprising oasis surround a dense and compulsively trimmed hedge
forest, which spills out onto a long, relaxing veranda. The area is enclosed, making it a
great place for kids to safely run amok.
ANDINO CLUB HOTEL $$$
( 42-1662;
www.hotelandino.com
;
Pedro Cochachín 357; s/d incl breakfast from S280/338, d with bal-
cony S433; )
The structure feels a little chain hotel, but this 54-room, Swiss-run hotel
has immaculate rooms. Balcony units are worth the splurge for the wood-burning fire-
places and postcard views of Huascarán peak.
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If You Like...
Trekking
If trekking is your thing, spend some time tackling the longer hikes around the Cordilleras.
1 SANTA CRUZ TREK
The area's most popular trek is a wondrous five-day walk that ascends the spectacular
Quebrada Santa Cruz valley and crosses the Punta Unión pass (4760m) before tum-
bling into Quebrada Huarípampa on the other side. Head-turning sights include emer-
ald lakes, sensational views of many Cordillera peaks, beds of bright alpine wild-
flowers and stands of red
qeñua
trees.
2 OLLEROS TO CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR
If you're short on time but still want icy-peak time, try this two- to three-day trek. The
40km trip travels along pretty villages and pre-Inca roads - some with great views of
the Uruashraju (5722m), Rurec (5700m) and Cashan (5716m) mountains. Bonus: the
hot springs at the end of the route.
