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City in Ancash, Peru
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Huaraz is a large town in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru's Central Sierra.
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Puya Raimondi are the biggest pineapple (bromeliad) plants of the world. They bloom with 50-75 years once for 9 months with 8,000-10,000 niches and a flower altitude of up to 10 m height, then they die. They grow between 3500 and 4700 m altitude.
Although the lake is little more than a weed-choked pond, the ease of access makes this a popular acclimatization hike. Take a 15 min collectivo, letter E or number 10, from Mercado Central on the corner of Hualcan Street and Raimondi (S/1.5). Ask to stop in Chiwipampa, "Puente Santa Cruz". From the bridge, the trail is 3.2 km and 500 m of elevation to the lake and is marked by blue arrows. The laguna is very small, but there are good views of the Cordillera Blanca range. 1½-2 hr of walking to the lake, 1 hr to get down.
A 45 min walk to a lookout above the city. The trail starts near the cemetery and continues past the mirador but there have been cases of robbery so don't bring valuables.
This café almost delivers to its slogan, "barato y bueno," by serving delicious cakes for S/2-4 per piece. Only avoid ordering coffee as you will get hot water and coffee concentrate.
Quick, friendly, tasty, cheap!
The owner, Lucho (who bears an uncanny resemblance to George Clooney), brews handcrafted ales, although he can be a bit pushy in trying to get customers to buy drinks. Typically there are a few varieties on offer: a dark hoppy stout or porter, a red, and a fresh lager that when muddled with yerba buena is delicious. Reviews are mixed: some people love this place, others swear that it should be avoided.
Hostel and tour agency run by three brothers. Noisy due to location (close to market on the main street) as well as guests (full of backpackers), but quite clean with kitchen, dining area and patio.
This very neat family-run place is a 5-minute walk from the center, but totally tranquil. Breakfast and Wi-Fi included. You can rent equipment from them and order tours. They can pick you up from your bus station - just ring them on arrival; you will pay S/3 for standard taxi fee.
Five blocks from the Plaza de Armas. Rooftop terrace with good view of surrounding mountain where you can get served breakfast (coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, toast included in room price). Wifi internet, TV with small DVD collection, stacks of magazines, kitchen to use, really clean.
Located 5 minutes walk from the center of town, this hostel offers an excellent service to travelers, including secure storage of luggage, breakfast, free wireless internet, and washing facilities. Family run, they are helpful and offer lots of useful advice on travel and trekking. Prices range from S/25 (dorm excl. breakfast) to US$32.
Sucre 1224, 5 minutes walk from main square of Huaraz. Helpful, friendly, family-run guest house from US$4pppn. S/40 for a double room w bathroom. wifi and (basic) kitchen facilities.
Alejandro Maguiña 1467, 10 minutes walk from the city centre. Internet, kitchen for guests, private parking, sauna, great view of the city and the mountains, pool table, book exchange, etc. Affordable pricing.
6 to 15 min from the main square and located in safe and quiet part of Huaraz. The owners can be strange and even cold at times, but this is a bargain basement hostel and they will definitely help you if you ask. Don't be put off by any chilly exteriors, rooms and bathrooms are clean and hot water works reliably. The price includes continental breakfast with different extra (tortilla, juice, ...) every day. Breakfast starts at inconvenient 08:00, so you will miss it on days when you start early for a hike. They have also laundry service, free tourist information, mountainbikes, free kitchen facilities, book exchange, bbq, mini cinema + dvd (free to use). They have free Wi-Fi at reception and computers with Internet for S/1 per hour. Just call and they pick you up for free from the bus station.
Friendly, quiet, family-run hotel that nonetheless offers privacy. Good value for rooms - a double (2 persons) costs S/40, including cable TV, hot water, WIFI services, modern. Rooms on the street have floor-to-ceiling windows.
Located in Huaraz´s La Soledad neighborhood, this hostel is great for those looking for more comfortable surroundings. There is an in-house restaurant that operates from 08:00-22:00 and serves a decent breakfast. They also have great views of the mountains from the 3rd floor terrace. There is also a patio on the 2nd and 1st floors. There are also several common areas, including one on the first floor that is particularly spacious. Complimentary internet and wifi is available. Central Huaraz is less than a 10-minute walk away. There is a plaza in front of La Soledad Church, which is a half-block away.
A small hotel situated on the upper side of Huaraz City. All rooms have ensuite facilities. Some rooms have mountain views. There are various terraces that allow views of the surrounding peaks. Staff are friendly and helpful. Hotel is always neat and clean. Breakfast included in the price. The restaurant is open in the evenings for drinks and meals. Computers and WiFi available for internet access. Useful place to stay when exploring the surrounding areas.
Monkeywasi is a small, friendly hostel for climbers, trekkers and backpackers.
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