🇵🇪 Huaraz, Peru
Alpes Huaraz
📍 Jiron Ladislao Meza Landaveri 106, Huaraz 02001, Peru
Your stay — Alpes Huaraz
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santuario Diocesano del Señor de la Soledad - Diocesis de Huaraz (201 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová (401 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Sagrario San Sebastian (567 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de San Sebastián y la Inmaculada Concepción - Diócesis de Huaraz (580 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plazuela de La Soledad — 194 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Arqueológico de Ancash — 749 m · ~9 min walk
MonkeyPark — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Scotiabank — 590 m · ~7 min walk
Señor de la soledad — 137 m · ~2 min walk
La plazita — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Julio César — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs (banco) in Huaraz for soles; avoid the airport bureau in Lima or Huaraz — rates are poor.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, supermarkets and better restaurants, but many small stalls, taxis and markets are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up in restaurants (5-10% is generous), leave small change for hotel staff, and taxis no tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Simple café americano or coffee with milk from a bakery or corner café — about S/3–5.
Set lunch (menu del día) at a local comedor — soup, main, drink — around S/10–15.
Main dish of lomo saltado, pollo a la brasa, or a hearty soup — about S/12–20.
Anticuchos (grilled meat skewers) and picarones (doughnuts) sold near the main square and market area in the evening.
Supermercado Metro and Plaza Vea are the common chains; also markets like Mercado Central for fresh produce.
Mercado Central and the surrounding streets off the Plaza de Armas for inexpensive clothing and trekking gear.
Combis (shared minibuses) are S/1–2 per ride; from Juliaca/Jorge Chávez airport you fly into Lima then take a bus to Huaraz (approx S/40–60).
Eat at menus locales rather than tourist restaurants; buy water in bulk from supermarkets; negotiate prices for tours in cash with local agencies.
Good to know — Huaraz
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · PEN
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Huaraz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alpes Huaraz
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Scotiabank — 590 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Señor de la soledad — 137 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Valencia II (Av. Luzuriaga stop) → Huaraz bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre)
💡 City buses don't have number routes; ask locals for 'el rápido al terminal'. Pay the cobrador (conductor) with exact change—1 sol per ride. Stand on the corner by Hotel Valencia II and wave; bus will stop anywhere safe.
Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (ATA) → Huaraz city centre (Plaza de Armas)
💡 This is a colectivo-style minibus, not a scheduled airline bus. From the airport road, flag one heading east on the Pativilca–Caraz highway. Ask for 'centro' and they'll drop you near the Plaza; walk 10 mins to Hotel Valencia II.
Hotel Valencia II → Huaraz city centre (any point within 2km)
💡 For short hops within central Huaraz, shared taxis (colectivos) cost 2-3 soles per person—look for ones with a posted route. Private taxis negotiate 5-10 soles; always confirm price before getting in. Avoid unmetered cabs late at night.
Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (ATA) → Hotel Valencia II, Huaraz
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; official taxis from the airport rank charge around 50-60 soles—drivers outside may try 80. Cash only, small bills preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Alpes Huaraz?
Check-in at Alpes Huaraz is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Where can I eat cheaply near Alpes Huaraz?
Set lunch (menu del día) at a local comedor — soup, main, drink — around S/10–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alpes Huaraz?
Combis (shared minibuses) are S/1–2 per ride; from Juliaca/Jorge Chávez airport you fly into Lima then take a bus to Huaraz (approx S/40–60).
Top Attractions in Huaraz
💡 Go on a Sunday morning – it’s free then. Weekday entry is 10 soles. The labelling is in Spanish, so use Google Lens or download a guide. Allow 1–2 hours.
💡 Come at sunset for golden light on the mountains. On weekends, there are often free dance performances or market stalls selling local food like tamales.
💡 Go just before sunrise for clear views and fewer people. The path starts at Calle Daniel Villar, behind the cathedral. Bring a torch if hiking in the dark – the steps are uneven.
💡 Get to Pitec by 7am to beat crowds and clouds. Acclimatise 2 days in Huaraz first. Bring water and snacks; no facilities at the trailhead.
💡 Go with a budget tour (around 80–100 soles including transport) – you can’t drive alone. Start the hike by 8am to finish before afternoon rain. Rent walking poles from Huaraz for 10 soles.