Paul Bird
Reaching the sun gate and marvelling over Machu Picchu unveiled one of the most impressive landscapes that Paul has seen in his global travels.
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The city of Huaraz is known as ‘the Switzerland of Peru’ due to the beauty of the spectacular Cordilleras Blanca and Negra that surround it, and the gateway for those seeking adventure.
Huaraz is the capital of the Ancash Department, and is located in the middle of the valley known as the Callejon de Huaylas, on the Santa River. Surrounded by the imposing mountain ranges Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra, Huaraz is a stunning paradise for trekkers and climbers. The snow-capped peaks of Cordillera Blanca offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Peru.
The Huascaran National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the highest mountain in Peru, Huascaran at 6,768 metres as well as over 600 glaciers, almost 300 lakes and three rivers.
Stunning beauty aside, visitors will also be in awe of the 3,000-year-old Chavin de Huantar ceremonial centre, one of the most important archaeological monuments in all of Peru, not only due to its historic value but also because of its beauty and structure.
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Visit the Chavin National Museum, home to a collection of significant archaeological artefacts from the Chavin culture, including the Tello Obelisk.
Visit the stone forest of Hatun Machay, in the southern Cordillera Negra, to walk amongst remains of rock carvings and paintings from the Wari culture.
Embark on a full week of hiking in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, camping at some of the most stunning alpine sites in South America.
Trek to the mesmerising turquoise Llanganuco Lakes at the foot of Huarascan mountain in the high Andes.
Marvel at this 4.5 metre carved granite monolith, which depicts the main deity of Chavin culture, in the central highlands of Peru.
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Reaching the sun gate and marvelling over Machu Picchu unveiled one of the most impressive landscapes that Paul has seen in his global travels.
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