Huaraz is a city of large trade and tourist activity since it is the only way to get to Callejón de Huaylas and the Huascaran National Park . Huaraz is a jewel nestled among beautiful show-capped mountains and glaciers (the White Mountain Range ), lagoons and hot springs , green and flowery valleys.

Among its numerous attractions, there is the Huascaran National Park , but without a doubt, the one that stands out is Alpamayo, a snow-capped mountain regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. Huaraz is also a tourist destination for adventure sports in the mountains.

Population: 121,028 inhabitants.

Altitude: Capital: Huaraz (3 091 m.a.s.l.)

Climate: The city of Huaraz has a dry and mild climate. Its highest average temperature is 24°C ( 75ºF ) and the lowest is 7°C ( 44 ºF ). The rain season is from October to May.