Ancash Region

Peru

A cityscape with a prominent church, a mosque, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A lake surrounded by rocky mountains and sparse vegetation.
A turquoise lake surrounded by rocky mountains and sparse vegetation.
A mountainous landscape with a clear blue lake surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
A man in a mountain lake with turquoise water, surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain and steep cliffs.

Popular cities in Ancash Region

A snow-capped mountain range with rugged peaks under a clear blue sky.
Huaraz
Known for Hiking, Recreation and Mountains
Explore Huaraz: its hiking, mountain views, archaeology and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Huaraz Plaza de Armas
A coastal city with a dense harbor filled with boats, a prominent mountain range in the background, and a mix of urban and industrial buildings along the shore.
Nuevo Chimbote
Explore attractions like Plaza Mayor de Nuevo Chimbote and Caleta Colorada as you discover things to see and do in Nuevo Chimbote.
Anta
Anta
Head to Chancos Thermal Baths and Plaza de Armas—just two of the sights around Anta.
A stone building with a stone wall, a grassy field, and mountains in the background.
Independencia
Check out the local area in Independencia—home to attractions like Wilcahuaín and Huascaran National Park.
A snow-capped mountain range with a clear blue sky.
Carhuaz
Known for Monuments
Trip time! Discover the monuments in Carhuaz.

Stay near popular Ancash Region attractions