Top Things to do in Ancash Region
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Ancash Region, Peru
Discover the best top things to do in Ancash Region, Peru including Cordillera Huayhuash, Laguna 69, Laguna Paron, Laguna 69, Archaeological Site of Chavin, Lake Llanganuco, Iglesia La Soledad, Huascaran National Park, Laguna Churup, Cerro Sechin.
Restaurants in Ancash Region
1. Cordillera Huayhuash
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Ernesto83 - Kamloops, Canada
Los Amigos provided the absolute best in value and service for our 9 dat trek. The family run company gave us excellent service, from : organizing and booking; trekking advice; transportation; superb guide; the best cook and assistant; and, dedicated donkey wranglers. The knowledge and experience of the guide, Adolfo, was extraordinary. We explored some of the more difficult areas of the Huayhuash, but the rewards in spectacular vistas made it all worthwhile. All the equipment was good quality and in good condition. We all got into the daily routine and Adolfo always made sure we could all accomplish the goals for the day. The food and food preparation by the cook and assistant astonished us all! Every meal, every day was a delicious and well presented delight. We would highly recommend Los Amigos de Huayhuash for anyone contemplating trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash.
2. Laguna 69
3. Laguna Paron
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Susysv - Paris, France
The Laguna Paron is one of the most beautiful lakes, and the largest in the Cordillera Blanca. It stands at around 4,200 meters above sea level, so unless you are already totally climatized to the altitude, take it easy hiking around. The water is a blue turquoise color. The lake is surrounded by gorgeous mountains with snowy peaks, the most famous being the Artesonraju mountain. The roads everywhere are unfortunately horrible so the drive over is pretty miserable but definitely worth it. I would recommend going early in the morning, prepare your picnic before, and try to not stop anywhere to avoid losing time. (I went there with a group who made a stop to buy food, we got there when the clouds had already started to cover the mountains).
4. Laguna 69
5. Archaeological Site of Chavin
6. Lake Llanganuco
7. Iglesia La Soledad
8. Huascaran National Park
9. Laguna Churup
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By reinersk
A quick and entertaining 45 minute drive from Huaraz. This was my first solo hike of my time in Peru and thus made me slightly intimidated as other travel blogs said that the trail was quite difficult. I arrived for the hike having already spent 2 weeks in high altitudes around Arequipa and Cusco, thus I found the trail tough but not extremely difficult as others had said it would be. It took me an hour 20 to do the fast course. The sections with "ropes" or chains as they actually were was fun and a good challenge, but I can understand for some that these might be uncomfortable and thus taking the longer trail makes more sense as there are fewer rope sections. The laguna itself is beautiful and a great quick day trip idea; I was headed back to Huaraz on the 2 o'clock bus!
10. Cerro Sechin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By TheDudeVera - Lima, Peru
If you plan to stay a few days in Casma, it is a good idea to visit this place. It has a site museum and the tour is quite short; but the engravings on the stones are amazing.
