Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chiquián
043 / POP 3700 / ELEV 3400M
A subdued hill town, Chiquián was traditionally the base of operations for folk trekking
the Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit. Now, however, it can be bypassed using the new (un-
paved) road that extends to a trailhead at Llamac, though you will be infinitesimally more
comfortable here. Great views of the Huayhuash come into view as you drive into the vil-
lage.
The annual festival in late August is held in honor of
Santa Rosa de Lima
and celeb-
rated with dances, parades, music and bullfights.
Sleeping & Eating
Hotel Los Nogales $
( 44-7121;
www.hotellosnogaleschiquian.com
; Comercio 1301; s/d/tr S30/
50/70; )
Colorful, clean and attractive, this is a great place about three blocks from the
central plaza. Rooms surround an impossibly charming colonial-style courtyard garden
and meals are available on request. The owners and employees are very friendly and the
hot water, cable TV, wi-fi and room-service coffee seals the deal. If it weren't weird to
pick a hotel in Chiquián as one of the top five places to stay in the region, this would be
there.
GUESTHOUSE
Gran Hotel Huayhuash $
( 44-7049;
www.hotelhuayhuash.com
; cnr 28 de Julio & Amadeo; s/d S30/50, s/d
without bathroom S20/40, all incl breakfast; )
A more contemporary choice with
very nice rooms, some affording good vistas. Hot water and new flat-screen TVs are
standard. The restaurant is one of the nicest in town, but is poorly run. The hotel owner
here is a good source of information.
HOTEL
Miky $
(2 de Mayo s/n, 2nd fl; menús S4-7; closed Sun)
Being cheap
and
the best often re-
quires divine intervention. Well, a light is shining down on this festive, well-run restaurant
that's the best spot for your daily
menú
in town. We searched it down by asking for the
cleanest choice and stumbled upon the whole town eating here.
PERUVIAN
