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Callejón de Huaylas
and Huaraz City "Callejón
de Huaylas" is a paradisiacal place, called this way
to the central section of the Andean valley formed by
the Santa River, contained between the Cordillera Blanca
(White Mountain Range) and the Cordillera Negra (Black
Mountain Range). It possesses excellent weather the
whole year. It was the cradle of great millennial civilizations,
outstanding Chavín
Culture.
The
landscape of the Cordillera Blanca, with snowy mountains
and turquoise lagoons, at the foothill of the snowy
mountains; and a little below, near the river, towns
and Andean villages, of farmers and shepherds making
this place an unique one.
The
valley of Santa has an average elevation of 3,000 meters
above sea level (9,842 feet) and the flow of the rivers
continues from south to north. Their lands are very
rich for agriculture, and at the moment big lands dedicated
to the cultivation of flowers that are exported, exist
leaving in the field a perfumed aroma and beautiful
colors.
In
the Cordillera Blanca is located the highest peak in
Peru, named Huascarán of 6,746 meters above sea level
(22,132 feet), the Alpamayo is considered as the most
beautiful snowy mountain of the world for its almost
perfect pyramidal shape.
For
all those who like to climb mountains, ascents to snowy
mountains, skiing, rafting, mountaineering, mountain
biking, paragliding, there are in "Callejón de Huaylas"
immense possibilities of finding the best and bigger
challenges.
Visiting
the "Callejón de Huaylas"
The
starting point to know all the attractiveness of the
"Callejón de Huaylas" is the city of Huaraz, arriving
there by terrestrial way from Lima, since regular flights do not
exist. The trip for itself is a very pleasant experience
because of the beauty of the landscapes that can be
appreciated during the trip.
The
advisable time to visit this area is a minimum of three
days.
Huaraz:
Is the capital of the department of Ancash, and is located
in the heart of the "Callejón de Huaylas". It has comfortable
tourist services that allow you to enjoy a pleasant
trip.
Chavín
de Huántar: Those are the oldest buildings of carved
stone in Peru and any other town or culture did not
overcome their highest architectural techniques. Due
to this UNESCO considered as a Cultural World Heritage Place.
National
Park of Huascarán: Place of incomparable scenic
beauty, natural landscapes in which outstand the Cordillera
Blanca, and the fauna and flora characteristic of the
area. Due to this UNESCO considered as a Natural World Heritage
Place.
Cordillera
Blanca: (White Mountain Range) Natural scenery of
captivating beauty, with more than 35 snowy mountains
that overcome 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) of altitude
and with more than 650 lagoons with turquoise blue waters.
Excellent destination for the practice of mountain sports.
Cordillera Huayhuash: The spectacular Cordillera
Huayhuash, located south of Cordillera Blanca, in the Central Peruvian Andes, in spite
of being only 40 Km (19 ml) long, has become a favorite
for both trekking and to adventure walks. It has 40 km.
(24.85 miles) length, and is conformed by eternal snowy
mountains, outstanding among those the Yerupajá (6,617
meters - 21,709 feet) above sea level, Siulá (6,536
meters - 21,443 feet) above sea level and Sarapo (6,143
meters - 20,154 feet) above sea level. It has similar
characteristics to the Himalaya Mountains.
Towns
in "Callejón de Huaylas": Cities, towns and native
communities, where the lives culture, rich in folklore and in the kindness of
the people, amid green fields, of multicolored flowers
that perfume their atmosphere, the red roofs of their
humble houses, make it a place without parallel.
Callejón de Huaylas & Huaraz Photo Gallery:
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