Whether you're staying for a visit or just passing through, we invite you to enjoy the beauty and culture of our magnificent region. As you travel, you'll discover the natural beauty, cultural diversity and hospitality that have made the Callejón de Huaylas a premier destination for vacations of every kind. Discover the pleasure of visiting our spectacular Huascarán National Park with its many lakes and rivers. Head for the hills and valleys for trekking, biking and ice climbing. You'll enjoy the incredible flora and mountain vistas at every bend in the road. Places named in this guide have been recommended by experienced travelers. Composed of the following towns:   Recuay: Located at 3,400 meters above sea level(m.a.s.l.), this interesting town displays it's traditional roots with narrow streets and the Plaza de Armas. Recuay is an important agricultural center as well as a cattle town.  Huaraz: Capital of the Department of Ancash, at 3,100 m.a.s.l. Located in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca, Huaraz is the most important outdoor center. Popular due to it's geographic location and logistical resources, it is used as the base for many expeditions into the surrounding Cordillera Blanca.  In 1970 Huaraz, suffered one of the worst natural disasters in world history with an earthquake that nearly destroyed the entire city, leaving 25,000 dead.

Carhuaz: At 2650 m.a.s.l, This is a Popular and welcoming city that is the starting point to the route into the beautiful Ulta valley that crosses the Cordillera Blanca via Olimpica pass (4950 m.a.s.l.). The opposite side offers access to the town of Callejon de Conchucos. 

Yungay: The original beauty of this city was completely destroyed by an earthquake and washed away by an avalanche on 31st of May, 1970. It is located at 2537 m.a.s.l. and from here one may see the magnitude of the mountain, Huascaran, the highest peak of the Peruvian Andes at 6768 m.a.s.l. This town also offers road access to the beautiful Llanganuco lakes. 

Caraz: At 2256 masl, this friendly, warm city still holds onto it's unique urban characteristics present since it's beginning. Caraz is the starting point toward Paron lake, to Cashapampa, and the famous walk into the Santa Cruz valley and the Cedros valley. Here lies the glorious Alpamayo Mountain, also known as the most beautiful mountain of the world.