Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
3 QUILCAYHUANCA VALLEY
Kicking off in Pitec, this three- to four-day hike is only moderately difficult, but you'll
need to be well acclimatized. It winds up the Quilcayhuanca Valley through
qeñua
trees and grassy meadows until reaching the Laguna Cuchillacocha and Tullpacocha.
4 INCA ROADWAY
A three- to six-day hike between Huari and the city of Huánuco covering well-pre-
served parts of an old Inca roadway. To book, contact the community tourism agencies
in Huaraz.
5 PISCO
Pisco (5750m) is one of the most sought-after summits in the Cordillera Blanca, with
hundreds of mountain climbers bagging it every summer. The approximately 5km trek
takes two to three days and brings you into stone-throwing distance of this thrilling
peak. Short, but very challenging.
Eating
MI CHEF KRISTOF $$
(Parque del Periodista, 2nd l; mains S20-29; closed Sun; )
The garrulous chef here is known for
dishes such as stewed beef in black beer, served on a bed of Belgian fries, or tender chick-
en with ratatouille and fresh pasta. The pisco-laced
maracuyá
(passion fruit) aperitif is a
great way to begin a meal.
| Fusion
CAFÉ ANDINO $
(
www.cafeandino.com
;
Lúcar y Torre 530, 3rd l; breakfast S8.50-20, mains S7-25; )
This mod-
ern top-floor cafe has space and light in spades, as well as a crackling fireplace, books and
groovy tunes. You can get breakfast anytime (waffles, huevos rancheros), snacks
(nachos!), and coffee made from fresh-roasted organic beans.
| Cafe
CHILI HEAVEN $$
| Asian
