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About Callejón de Huaylas, Cordillera
Blanca 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 City: 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: Archaeological Place. 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.
Callejon de Conchucos: Is a valley located to east of the Cordillera
Blanca mountain range with amazing landscapes and Andean towns as Huari,
San Marcos and Chavin de Huantar.
Callejón de Huaylas & Huaraz Photo Gallery:
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