Where Is Huaraz, Peru?

Huaraz (often spelled Huarás) is a city in the Ancash Region of north-central Peru.

• Setting: In the Callejón de Huaylas, a high Andean valley between the Cordillera Blanca (west) and Cordillera Negra (east).
• Elevation: ~3,050 m (10,000 ft) above sea level.
• Gateway to: Huascarán National Park (UNESCO), home to Peru's highest peak, Huascarán (6,768 m).
• Trekking Hub: Santa Cruz Trek, Huayhuash Circuit, Laguna 69 day hike.
• Climate: Dry season (May–Sept) ideal for mountaineering; wet season (Oct–Apr) brings afternoon storms.

Huaraz rebuilt after the catastrophic 1970 Ancash earthquake; today it's a vibrant base for adventure tourism.