Location
Central Sierra (Andean part), 10,013 feet (3,052 m) above sea level

Distances
248.5 miles (400 km) from Lima.
298 miles (480 km) from Trujillo, Pativilca way.

Weather
Dry and temperate, semi tropical, temperature average 61.88°F (16.6°C) during the day, and 54.68°F (12.6°C) during the night. Rainy season from October until April.

Population
44,037 inhabitants 

The city of Huaraz was founded in the XVI century by Jerónimo de Aliaga. The city is located on the banks of Santa River, in the middle of the valley. For its location and for its infrastructure it is, in general, the starting point for all the tourist attractiveness of  "Callejón de Huaylas".

The constructions, architecture and line of Huaraz do not correspond to the common of the Andean cities of Peru, because the city was almost totally reconstructed after a very strong earthquake and alluvium in 1970.

Very close from the city of Huaraz, you will find the thermal spas of Monterrey and Chancos that are ideal because of the quality of their thermal hot waters that are mineral, good for excellent rest and relax; they are also ideal for their healing properties.

Museo Regional de Huaraz (Regional Museum of Huaraz)
Exhibition of archaeological pieces of the regional cultures, Recuay, Huaylas and Chavín, huacos collection (ceramic) and lithic monoliths.