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Though it may not be revered as one of the most beautiful of Peruvian cities, HUARAZ does have a lot going for it when it comes to bringing in tourists. Located at the southeastern end of the country, HUARAZ boasts a most envious feature. It rests at over 12,000 feet on the shores of the amazingly beautiful Lake Titicaca, which is not only the highest navigable lake in the world, but also the largest in all of South America. It is also worth noting right off the bat that HUARAZ Peru is also one of the best cities in the country for experiencing Peruvian folklore. The events and festivals in HUARAZ and on the islands of Lake Titicaca are among the most vibrant in all the land, most often featuring traditional dances and traditions. If you are in southern Peru and have some time on your hands after visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu, for example, then a trip to HUARAZ caps a most unforgettable experience. HUARAZ is also a worthy stopping point if you plan on heading to Bolivia, which begins on the other side of Lake Titicaca.
Among the most popular and recommended HUARAZs tours are those that take visitors on a boat ride to the floating Uros Islands. These islands are literally made from the tortora reed, crafted as such for thousands of years by the native people that inhabit them. On the Uros Islands, you can shop for crafts from the local people, however you should take care if you wish to photograph them, as is true with most native peoples. It is often customary to offer a monetary offering of some sort if you wish to take direct pictures. If you have the chance, you might consider taking one of the HUARAZ tours that visits the Uros Islands and Taquile Island. The sailing part of the trip will last a few hours, as Lake Titicaca is larger than the country of Switzerland, and the experience of sailing out on it is almost too much to take in, especially if you find yourself on the tour on a whim. You almost have to pinch yourself a couple times to verify that you are not dreaming. When you get to Taquile Island, you must climb a lengthy set of high-rising steps that take you to the top of the island, and yes, the views are stunning. You can tour the island by yourself, and if you are lucky, the native people will be celebrating a special event or festival. It is something to see these people in their colorful clothes, singing and dancing their way about as if you were not there at all. Seeing the ancient Sillustani Burial Towers that were built along the shores of Lake Titicaca is another one of the possible HUARAZ tours.
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While we walked through the ruins at Sacsayhuaman, and also on our hike back to Cusco, we saw many llama's and alpacas. We were fascinated seeing these animals in their natural habitat and not on a farm or in a zoo. They are very friendly though and will stand their ground with you if you get too....
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Check out Cusco Calls on Kindle before you travel to Cusco and Machu Picchu Its an amazing journey to a magical place and magical events occur there. Its an amazing and true story of a man who finds happiness in this incredible place. Its only $ 2.99 on Kindle and you get a great experience before...
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if you ever can visit the mountain place Huaraz on 4200 metres in the Andes..phantastic mountain landscapes which you even better see on trips to the Yungay valley, the Lake Llagunuco and above all over the 5200 meters high pass to the ruins of Chavin..take care of the...
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the woman sell woven scarfs , hats , mittens etc in the streets. What to buy: scarfs, hats, globes, socks all hand made
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Beside the town square in Huaraz is a large building filled with merchants selling crafts and goods such as jewelry, clothing, carvings, and ceramics. You can find some great earrings or wooden bowls, but the clothing and some of the other items turned me off as they had "Huaraz" written on them.
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I think it is perfect. Dry climate, if you venture out of the valley you would think you have reached the Sahara desert. The city itself, due to its high altitude-2,380 meters M (7,740 feet FT) during the day time the..
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Some of the numerous sculptures, named Recuay or Huaylas, that are to be found in "el Museo Regional de Ancash", in Huaraz. The statues are from 80 cm to 1.5 m high and have a bit resemblance to the statues on Eastern Island...
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While the city of Huraz is an interesting and truly authentic Peruvian town, it is the surrounding nature that must be explored to truly apprieciate the area...
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It is a custom for Peruvians, both men and women, to invite you to dinner, a bar, karaoke, disco, etc, order drinks/meals, and expect that the gringo pay. It is cultural that SOME try to take advantage in this way. Some will even invite their own friends who you never met before. Well, why not? It's easy to spend money when it's not your (their) own....
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If you can make it for this dates it is highly advisable.April 30 to May 2nd 30 de abril al 2 de mayo it is usually the last weekend in april and/or first week in May It is LOADS of adventure, sport competitions (white-water rafting, mtn biking, ski-snowboard, rock climbing, etc) , entretainment , cultural dances in the streets, etc because not only there are sport events but the whole town celebrates a religious holiday.
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