Huaraz
Peru · Ancash
Huaraz, formerly designated as San Sebastian de Huaraz, is a city in Peru. It is the capital of the Ancash Region and the seat of government of Huaraz Province. The urban area's population is distributed over the districts of Huaraz and Independencia. The city is located in the middle of the Callejon de Huaylas valley and on the right side of the Santa river. The city has an elevation of approximately 3050 meters above sea level.
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Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Ancash
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 9.53° S, 77.53° W
Near Huaraz
- Trujillo · 227 km away
- Cajamarca · 284 km away
- Lima · 285 km away
- Tarapoto · 362 km away
- Chachapoyas · 369 km away
- Chiclayo · 399 km away
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Where to stay
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10/10 · 2 reviews
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10/10 · 1 reviews
Akilpo Home
9.8/10 · 245 reviews
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9.8/10 · 49 reviews
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9.8/10 · 7 reviews
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9.7/10 · 74 reviews
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9.6/10 · 37 reviews