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Carhuaz

Ancash, Peru · South America

About Carhuaz

Carhuaz is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Tinco, 18km from Huascarán National Park.

Carhuaz is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 5,044, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Carhuaz sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carhuaz to your route.

About Carhuaz

Carhuaz, Peru is the capital of the province of Carhuaz. It is located in the Ancash Region, Carhuaz Province, Carhuaz District.

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Where is Carhuaz located?

Carhuaz is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.2819 latitude, -77.6447 longitude.

What is the population of Carhuaz?

Carhuaz has a population of approximately 5,044 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
5,044
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Ancash
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-9.2819, -77.6447

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Tags

South AmericaPeruAncashTown

Worth the detour from Carhuaz

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Huascarán National Park

UNESCO park protecting the Cordillera Blanca, including the 6,768-metre Huascarán, entered on roads from Huaraz.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Laguna Paron

The largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at 4,185 m, a hard turquoise pool beneath the pyramid of Artesonraju. Reached by a steep 32 km unpaved road from Caraz.

32 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Laguna 69

A breathtaking turquoise glacial lake at 4,600 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.

35 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Cañón del Pato Road

White-knuckle canyon road through the Duck Canyon gorge, squeezing between the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra via some 35 hand-cut single-lane tunnels above the Río Santa.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Carhuaz

  • 32 kmLaguna ParonThe largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at 4,185 m, a hard turquoise pool beneath the pyramid of Artesonraju. Reached by a steep 32 km unpaved road from Caraz.
  • 56 kmCañón del Pato RoadWhite-knuckle canyon road through the Duck Canyon gorge, squeezing between the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra via some 35 hand-cut single-lane tunnels above the Río Santa.
  • 74 kmCañón del PatoNarrow Ancash gorge where the road follows the Santa River through roughly 35 single-lane rock tunnels.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carhuaz.

Acopampa

🇵🇪 Peru

3 km awayPop. 865

Tinco

🇵🇪 Peru

4 km awayPop. 560

Amashca

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 730

Carhuac

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km awayPop. 275

Shilla

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km awayPop. 943

Marcará

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km away

Shupluy

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km awayPop. 173

Anta

🇵🇪 Peru

10 km awayPop. 614

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