HUARAZ, Climate and Access

A dry and pleasant climate and impressive blue skies are typical of the days in Huaraz, which is located at an altitude of 3,091m.a.s.l. The region has two well-defined seasons: from May to October is the dry season, an ideal time for tourism; while November marks the beginning of the rainy season which lasts until April. The average temperature during the day is 18°C, with a tendency to cool off at night, when the temperatures drop to 9°C. It is advisable to wear sun glasses and skin protection from the Andean sun, as well as to wear warm clothes against the cold at night.

One usually reaches Huaraz by road, leaving Lima by the North Pan-American Highway; until reaching the Pativilca turn (202 km from Lima) where the climb to Huaraz begins. The trip takes nearly 7 hr (408 km) on a paved road. There are two alternative routes: Lima-Casma-Huaraz (524 km an 8 hr trip) and Lima-Santa-Huallanca-Huaraz (720 km, a 9 hr trip) but the road is not in the best condition, although it may be worth while for the beautiful scenery upon crossing the Black Mountain Range and meeting the White Mountain Range. In spite of there being an airport in the locality of Anta, 25 km north of Huaraz, service is restricted for the time being, and there are no regular flights.

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