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Caraz

Gateway to Alpamayo

Caraz, Huaylas, Perú

You’ll go through the tiny town of Caraz on your way to Lake Parón or any of the spectacular peaks around it. It’s got a cute central Plaza de Armas but not many options for hotels or restaurants.

The town museum, Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera de Caraz, is housed in a historic casona built in 1870. It has over 700 archeological artifacts, along with colonial and modern history exhibits.

Alpamayo Trek Map

Climbers heading to Alpamayo or Huandoy start in Caraz. Another nearby attraction is Cañón del Pato (Duck Canyon), which is about 25km (15.5 miles) north of town.

Callejón de Huaylas

Text © Heather Jasper

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