Huaraz Sights

  1. Jirón José Olaya

    Jirón José Olaya is the only street that remained intact through Huaraz' various earthquakes. It gives a good indication of what the town once looked like; go on Sunday when a street market sells regional foods.

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  2. Monumento Nacional Wilcahuaín

    Monumento Nacional Wilcahuaín, the small Wari ruin, is remarkably well preserved. Dating from about AD 600 to 900, it's an imitation of the temple at Chavín done in the Tiahuanaco style. Wilcahuaín means 'grandson's house' in Quechua.

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  3. Museo Regional de Ancash

    The Museo Regional de Ancash houses the largest collection of ancient stone sculptures in South America. Small but interesting, it has a few mummies, some trepanned skulls and a garden of stone monoliths from the Recuay culture (400 BC to AD 600) and the Wari culture (AD 600 to 1000).

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  4. Piscigranja de Truchas

    At the Piscigranja de Truchas, you can see every stage of the trout-hatching process from eggs to adults. After you've gained an understanding of the trout life cycle, pop in to Recreo de los Jardínes, just by the entrance, which serves the fish up for lunch.

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