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Departament of
Ancash - Huaraz
Description.
The department of Ancash is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in Peru due not only to its beauty, but to the wide
variety of activities it has to offer.
Basics facts.
Area or Surface: 35,041,39 km²
Main Resources: rice, cotton, corn and potatoes
Population: 1,002,000 inhabitants. Huaraz is the capital and has
121,028 inhabitants.
Number of Provinces and Districts: 20 provinces and 165 districts.
Date of Department Foundation: February 12, 1821.
Typical Foods: picante de cuy, jaca-casqui, pecan-caldo, humitas de
chochoca.
Fauna: grey deer, taruca, "oso de anteojos", puma, fox, viscachas,
muca, vicuñas, ducks, gallaretas and hummingbirds.
Flora: puya de raimondi.
Weather: The temperature ranges from 7° C in the higher altitudes to
17° C at the coast (45° to 63° F). The best time to visit this area
is from November to March.
History.
Between the years 400 and 600 B.C. the Chavin civilization
flourished in this zone. The importance of the Chavins not only lies
in their antiquity, but also in the fact that they developed a
culture, which had great influence on other regions including the
Andean and Amazonian territories. The name "Chavin" derives from the
Quechua word "Chaupin" which means: center or headquarters.
The first Spaniards came to Huaylas attracted by the wealth of
minerals in the area. Spaniards began to destroy Incan cities when
Indians attempted to search for silver and gold. When Francisco
Pizarro was in Cajamarca he heard some stories about the riches that
could be found in the Santa Valley and decided to move there. After
bloody battles against Huaylas and Conchucos, the Spaniards
conquered the Indians. By that time, Jeronimo de Alvarado founded
the city of Huaraz. During the Independence, Simon Bolivar
established his headquarters in Huaraz, which is the capital of the
department.
In 1970 a strong earthquake shook the Santa Valley known as the
Callejón de Huaylas. More than 50,000 people died and 186,000 houses
were damaged. Yungay was the city that suffered the most damage and
virtually disappeared.
Tourism
Ancash is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Peru due
not only to its beauty, but to the wide variety of sports that are
offered.
Visitors admire the beautiful snowfalls and glaciers of the White
Cordillera, lagoons, thermal baths, and lush valleys. The Alpamayo
Mountain is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
Ancash is often referred to as "Switzerland of South America". The
highest peak in Peru is Huascaran. The Huascaran National Park is
also located here and is worth visiting.
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