Trekking
The region is a trekkers paradise; it features breath taking views and an escape from the hive of people seen in other famed trekking locations like the inca trail. although one could do it on ones own, it's advisable to get a guide / run it through a specialist company. there are many companies offering these services. the house of guides casa de guãas offers professional free information, and maps for a price. they have a â´check in/check outâ´ book which itâ´s advisable to sign, especially if traveling without a guide.
A homestay in Vicos or Humacchuco
When you are interested in some alternative form of spending your trip in the region of huaraz it is a very good idea to do a homestay in vicos or humacchuco. vicos 1 hour from huaraz is an authentic rural community,which gives visitors the opportunity to learn about its andean culture, livingin harmony with its environment. vicos has seven different guest houses whichare situated next to the house of your host family who will assist you duringall the activities. possible activities are; helping the family with theirdaily activities like baking bread, harvesting honey, fishing or grazing withthe animals, helping the family on their farming lands, visiting localcraftsman, hiking through the fields while visiting the ruins of the huari andrecuay while learning about medicinal plants, or hiking for a full day tohigh-altitude lakes and glaciers and enjoying the views with the cordillerablanca at the background. humacchuco is another community which is a little bit farther away 2 hours from huaraz. humacchuco has six different guest houses situated next to the house of your host family like in vicos. also here it is possible to help the families with their daily activities and learn about their culture. besides this humacchuco also offers wonderful hikings to lake llanganuco, lake 69, maria josã©fa and a hike to the valley of huaytapallana.
Visit parks and squares
When the weather is good visit one of the nice squares plaza de armas, plaza de belen or parks park at iglesia san francisco. just sit down, enjoy the nice weather with a good book or just to watch people.