Top Huaraz Historical Tours

The UNESCO–listed ruins at Chavín de Huántar rank among the most important historic sites of interest in Peru, with pre-Incan structures dating back to 1200 BC. On this tour, reach the archaeological site with ease from Huaraz and take in the nearby attraction of Lake Querococha on the same trip. Discover rich pre-Incan heritage and impressive natural beauty, and see the best of northern Peru with ease—with round-trip travel from central Huaraz included.

Explore plazas, storehouses, and ceremonial structures built by ancient Inca on a full-day trip from Huaraz to Huanuco Pampa, an archeological site perched high on an Andean plateau. Coordinating a local guide with round-trip transport brings the little-visited site within day-tripping distance of Huaraz, and you’ll have spectacular views as you cross the Cordillera Blanca mountain range.

Visit to the archaeological sites of Wilcahuain and Antoaoco, remains from the Wari-Tiwanacu (600-800 DC) period. Here we observe funerary chambers built in various levels surrounded by the magnificent andean panorama of the Callejon de Huaylas Valley. Also visit to the Regional Archaeological Museum, where displays ofpottery, mummies,stone sculptures can be seen. These artifacts show different periods of the regional development with cultures as Recuay, Huaraz and Wari clutures. Ride up the Cordillera Negra to enjoy the magnificent sight of the Cordillera Blanca, the worlds highest tropical mountain range with awesome iced peaks between 18,000 and 22,000 feet above sea level, deep gorges, glacier tongues and alluvial valleys.