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Introduction
HUARAZ The city of the snow-capped peaks Huaraz is in the heart of the Callejón de Huaylas Valley. It is the capital of the Department of Ancash, and the city which is the starting point for a marvelous trip through traditional Andean towns, crystal clear lakes and lagoons, imposing snow-capped mountains, important archaeological monuments and, of course, ideal places to practice adventure sports. Those who love mountain climbing, trekking, high mountain skiing and other sports, gather here to begin the adventure of getting to know some of the most magnificent natural scenery in the Americas and, indeed, in the world. The mighty Santa River divides the Andes Mountain Range into two spectacular chains which enclose the Callejón de Huaylas: the White Mountain Range, so named because of its eternal snowy peaks, and the snow-less Black Mountain Range. Almost the entire White Mountain Range is part of the Huascarán National Park, created to protect the flora and fauna, the archaeological heritage and scenic beauty of the Region. Despite being an old settlement, the City of Huaraz has a relatively new face, as it was totally rebuilt after it was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1970. Today, Huaraz is a center for the region's commercial and tourist activity, turning it into a hub for the concentration of people from other towns in Callejón de Huaylas, such as Recuay, Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz. Huaraz has the best hotels and restaurants in the valley.
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