Montaña Jazz

Huaraz & the Cordilleras


Within walking distance from Carhuaz but with a distinctly rural vibe, these comfortable and well-equipped bungalows make a great base for exploring the Callejon de Huaylas. Set in an ample garden with mountain vistas flooded with birdsong, rooms are elegant and spacious and most feature fireplaces, modern bathrooms and functional private kitchens.

If you don't feel like cooking, the friendly owners serve Italian-style meals on the porch. They can also arrange activities throughout the region.

It must be reserved in advance.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Huaraz & the Cordilleras attractions

1. Campo Santo

11.98 MILES

A giant cemetery and memorial to the former town of Yungay (Yungay Viejo) that was destroyed by a landslide triggered by the infamous 1970 earthquake,…

2. Lagunas Llanganuco

15.01 MILES

A dirt road ascends 1350m from Yungay, winding over 28km to the Llanganuco Valley and its two robin-egg blue lakes, which are also known as Laguna…

3. Monumento Nacional Wilkahuaín

15.72 MILES

This small Wari ruin about 8km north of Huaraz is remarkably well preserved, dating from about AD 600 to 900. It’s an imitation of the temple at Chavín…

4. Piscigranja de Truchas

17.85 MILES

At the trout hatchery, Piscigranja de Truchas, you can see the stages of the trout-hatching process from eggs to adults. By the entrance, the Recreo de…

5. Museo Regional de Ancash

17.98 MILES

The Museo Regional de Ancash houses one of the most significant collections of ancient stone sculptures in South America lined up in a garden out back…

6. Jirón José Olaya

18.15 MILES

On the east side of town, Jirón José Olaya is the only street that remained intact through the earthquakes and provides a glimpse of what old Huaraz…

7. Mirador de Retaqeñua

18.72 MILES

Mirador de Retaqeñua is about a 45-minute walk southeast of the center and has great views of the city and its mountainous backdrop. Unfortunately,…

8. Santuario de Mama Ashu

20.23 MILES

Chacas’ showpiece building, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, is not just a work of art but an admirable rehabilitation project, courtesy of a…