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Peru

Huaraz / Trek to new heights

Best month

June

Skiing and High-Altitude Lakes. 😻🎿🌅

🥾
january

Visit Huaraz for the Cordillera Blanca & Huayhuash trekking. 😻🏔️🚶‍♀️

🎊
february

Explore the local markets and celebrate Carnaval. 😻🎉🛍️

🙏
march

Experience Semana Santa and visit the ancient Chavin ruins. 😻⛪🗿

🌞
april

Enjoy the warm weather and hike to Laguna 69. 😻☀️👣

🏔️
may

Visit the impressive Pastoruri Glacier before it melts. 😻❄️🏔️

⛷️
june

Go skiing in the Andes and explore the high-altitude lakes. 😻🎿🌅

🌲
july

Watch the traditional Huaraz carnival and visit the Huascarán National Park. 😻🎉🌳

🎉
august

Experience Peru's Independence Day and hike Santa Cruz Trek. 😻🇵🇪🥾

🌡️
september

Visit the hot springs of Monterrey and trek the Huaytapallana Circuit. 😻🏞️♨️

🍁
october

Witness the beauty of the changing colors and experience the rural life of Huaraz. 😻🍂👩‍🌾

👣
november

Enjoy the off-season hikes and visit the Lake Parón. 😻🏔️👟

🎇
december

Celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve in Huaraz's unique style. 😻🎄🎉

Usual visit duration

4-8 days

trekking and sightseeing

Usual visit duration

4-8 days

trekking and sightseeing

Huaraz offers stunning hikes and is a base for visiting the Cordillera Blanca mountain range.

Tipping

0-5%

Limited tipping culture

Tipping

0-5%

Limited tipping culture

Cash is king, some places accept credit cards. Splitting the bill is common.

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Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Hilly terrain

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

As a cat, Huaraz is like a big scratch post with endless peaks to climb.

Full of curious cats exploring the ancient ruins and delicious seafood.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏞️
Siete Lagunas
🌳
Callejon de Huaylas
❄️
Nevado Pastoruri
🗿
Chavin de Huantar
🌅
Laguna 69

The mainstream

🏞️
Siete Lagunas

A challenging but rewarding hike that takes you to seven beautiful lakes surrounded by towering mountains. 🐾

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🌳
Callejon de Huaylas

A scenic valley with breathtaking views of the Andes mountains. Cats can relax and take in the beauty of nature. 🌄

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❄️
Nevado Pastoruri

A glacier with stunning views and opportunities for hiking. The climb can be difficult, but the snow and ice make it easy for cats to walk! 🌨️

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🗿
Chavin de Huantar

An archaeological site with ancient ruins and tunnels. Cats can explore the underground tunnels and learn about the history of the area. 🐾

Google Maps
🌅
Laguna 69

A breathtaking turquoise lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The hike to get there is tough, but worth it! 🏔️

Google Maps

Off the beaten path

🌡️
Yuracyacu Hot Springs
🏰
Wilcahuain Ruins
🏞️
Churup Lake
🪨
Markahuasi Stone Forest
🌊
Laguna Canracocha

Off the beaten path

🌡️
Yuracyacu Hot Springs

Located in the foothills of the Cordillera Negra, these natural hot springs provide a cozy spot for cats to soak their paws and relax. 😻

Google Maps
🏰
Wilcahuain Ruins

This ancient Wari site lies in a tranquil valley with well-preserved stone structures and tunnels. Worth claw-ing up the rocky trail for. 🐆

Google Maps
🏞️
Churup Lake

A serene lake surrounded by towering peaks and hanging glaciers. The trail is a challenging climb but worth it for the purr-fect photo op. 📸

Google Maps
🪨
Markahuasi Stone Forest

A mystical plateau in the Andes with otherworldly rock formations, ancient ruins and astronomical observatories. Cat-astrophy guaranteed! 🐾

Google Maps
🌊
Laguna Canracocha

An off-the-beaten-path glacial lake nestled in the Cordillera Blanca. A moderate hike rewards with stunning turquoise waters and panoramic mountain views. 🏔️

Google Maps

biking hostile

Hilly terrain

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

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