There are many tour guides in Huaraz offering day trips - most are congregated around or just off of the main street near downtown. For day trips, typically you will will be picked up at your hotel between 6 and 8am in the morning and dropped off at your hotel between 6 and 7pm in the evening. Some of the day trips that the guided services offer, you can do yourself by hiring a private taxi or taking a mini bus called a "collectivo". However … [Read more...]
Huaraz, Peru – Lodging
The height of the tourist season is during the climbing season from mid May through the end of September. During these months you often see larger numbers of tourists. We have been to Huaraz a number of times, mostly in the climbing season. However during our latest visit we came to Huaraz outside of the climbing season and it was amazing to see how few tourists were in town, and as a result the hostels and hotels were rather empty. Our … [Read more...]
Huaraz, Peru – Restaurants
Dave has eaten at all of these restaurants. More restaurants will be added here during future climbing trips. Cafe Turmanye is owned by Finnish and Spanish missionaries with the proceeds from the cafe going to local missionary work. This cafe opened in early summer 2008. Several couches make this a nice place to relax during your breakfast and lunch. Good fruit juices and simple food items. This cafe is just down the hill on the left side of … [Read more...]
Huaraz, Peru – More Info
Banks There are several local and national banks in Huaraz as well as 24/7 ATM's - these are all located close to the main Plaza del Armas and downtown area. We've used a variety of ATM cards during our trips to Huaraz and never had any problems with the ATM's in town. Money Most of the trekking agencies only accept cash. All convenience stores only accept cash. Pharmacies and some restaurants accept major credit cards. As in other parts … [Read more...]
Peru 05
Peru trip was incredible. High mountains, steamy jungles, dry deserts and the ocean - all in one country. Can't wait to return and next time will visit the high altiplano of Bolivia and parts of the Patagonia. Article about Iquitos finished but won't be posted on the main page for a few months as there are other articles currently queued. http://www.davestravel.com/articles/iquitos/index.htm & the Peruvian Rainforest Article about … [Read more...]
Cuzco, Peru
Cuzco the "tiled" city situated at about 10,600 feet high in the Andes is best known as the gateway to the famous Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. You absolutely must see Machu Picchu, but you also need to spend a few days in and around Cuzco to absorb all that this area has to offer. Cuzco as a result of being situated so close to Machu Picchu is an international city full of tourist services including a plethora of hotels, restaurants, travel … [Read more...]
Cuzco, Peru – Other Activities
Ruins - You can buy a tourism ticket (Boleto Turistico) for a one time price of $10. This will give you admission one time only to any of 16 different tourist attractions including Incan ruins and historical buildings and museums in Cuzco. One of the most popular ruins outside of Machu Picchu is called Sacsayhuaman and is located just above Cuzco. A huge battle was fought here between the Spanish and the Incas. It is amazing the size of the huge … [Read more...]
Bishop, CA – White Mountain Hike
White Mountain is one of 15 summits in California over 14,000 feet. Along with Shasta it is the only other 14,000+ mountain in California outside of the Sierra Nevada mountains. One of the oldest permanent settlements in North America was located 12,600 feet up one of the sides of White Mountain. This is the highest of the former permanent Indian settlements; there are several encampments slightly lower in elevation. The dirt White Mountain road … [Read more...]
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