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Practical guides for Huaraz, the Cordillera Blanca, Chavín de Huántar and Chimbote. Every article cites its sources.
Things to do in Huaraz: a complete guide for your first trip
Lakes, glaciers, archaeology and the villages of the Callejón de Huaylas: what to do in Huaraz, how to plan your days and what to know before you go.
Laguna 69: complete 2026 guide (entry with an authorized agency)
Everything you need to visit Laguna 69 in 2026: new entry only with SERNANP-authorized agencies, altitude, acclimatization, what to pack and what is prohibited.
Chavín de Huántar: guide to visiting the temple and museum
How to visit Chavín de Huántar, a World Heritage Site at 3,180 m: history, what to see in the temple and museum, opening days (closed Mondays) and tips.
Acclimatization and altitude sickness in Huaraz: how to prevent it
Practical guide to acclimatizing in Huaraz (3,050 m) and preventing acute mountain sickness: symptoms, CDC-recommended ascent rate and how to plan your trips.
How to get to Huaraz from Lima: bus, car and routes
How to get to Huaraz from Lima via Pativilca–Conococha: distance, bus travel time, overnight bus tips and alternatives from Chimbote and Casma.
What to see in Chimbote: Isla Blanca, beaches and food
Guide to Chimbote and surroundings: boat trip to Isla Blanca in El Ferrol bay, beaches such as Los Chimus and Tortugas, Chankillo and Sechín in Casma, and what to eat on the Áncash coast.
Pastoruri and Llanganuco: two classic day trips from Huaraz
Pastoruri and the Climate Change Route, and the Llanganuco lakes at the foot of Huascarán: what they are like, how to get there from Huaraz and tips.
Best time to visit Huaraz: weather month by month
When to go to Huaraz by weather: dry and rainy seasons, SENAMHI average temperatures and rainfall month by month, and which season suits trekking, lakes or culture.
Budget and tips for travelling to Huaraz and Áncash
How to work out a budget for Huaraz and Áncash without made-up numbers: which costs to consider, how to compare prices, safe payments, safety and practical tips.
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