🇵🇪 Huaraz, Peru
Big Mountain
📍 661, Jirón José de la Mar, Huaraz, 02000
Your stay — Big Mountain
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Capilla de San Gerónimo (613 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de San Sebastián y la Inmaculada Concepción - Diócesis de Huaraz (732 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Sagrario San Sebastian (780 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Belén (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque del Periodista — 494 m · ~6 min walk
Museo Arqueológico de Ancash — 654 m · ~8 min walk
MonkeyPark — 850 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Mifarma — 114 m · ~1 min walk
Fast Pet Shop — 484 m · ~6 min walk
El Rapido (Huallanca, La Union, Huanuco) — 630 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in central Huaraz for the best rate; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges which have poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger hotels, supermarkets, and upscale restaurants; street markets and small eateries are cash-only.
Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants; taxis don't expect tips; hotel porters may get 2-5 soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Basic black coffee from a local cafe or bakery: around 5-6 soles.
Menú del día (set lunch with soup and main): 12-18 soles.
Main dish at a local eatery: 15-22 soles.
Evening street stalls around the Plaza de Armas sell anticuchos and tamales for 5-10 soles.
Supermercados like Plaza Vea or Metro in central Huaraz.
Mercado Central for basic clothing; stalls on Jr. José de la Mar for cheap gear.
Colectivos (shared minibuses) within town: 1 sol per ride. From Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport, take a shared taxi/van to Huaraz for 15-20 soles per person.
Eat menú del día for lunch. Withdraw cash from ATMs only inside bank branches. Buy groceries at Plaza Vea rather than small corner shops.
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 Big Mountain
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 232 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 114 m · ~1 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 Big Mountain?
Check-in at Big Mountain is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Big Mountain?
Menú del día (set lunch with soup and main): 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Big Mountain?
Colectivos (shared minibuses) within town: 1 sol per ride. From Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport, take a shared taxi/van to Huaraz for 15-20 soles per person.
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.