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Things to Do in Huaraz
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Glaciar Pastoruri
A popular day trip from Huaraz is a visit to the Pastoruri Glacier... |
Archaeological Sites | Huaraz |
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Jirón José Olaya
To see Huaraz's colonial remnants, head to Jirón José... |
Historic Districts / Sites | Huaraz |
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Mercado Central
For a pungent look at Andean culture, head to the Mercado Central... |
Markets / Bazaars | Huaraz |
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Mirador de Retaquenua
The lookout point has an excellent view of Huaraz, the Río... |
Viewpoints | Huaraz |
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Museo Arqueológico de Ancash
The small Museo Arqueológico de Ancash displays some very... |
Museums / Galleries | Huaraz |
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Plaza de Armas
Every few years, as a new mayor is elected, the town gets an... |
Squares | Huaraz |
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Wilcahuaín
North of the city is a small archaeological site called Wilcahuaín... |
Archaeological Sites | Huaraz |
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