TOURISM INFO
The “perutravel” website provides tourist information in Peru. For more information about our country, please visit: http://www.peru.travel/es-pe/
RELEVANT INFORMATION
Location
Huaraz is a city found in Ancash, Peru. It is located -9.53 latitude and -77.53 longitude and it is situated at elevation 3059 meters above sea level.
Country Code
Peru’s country code is +51 and Huaraz’s area code is 44.
Language
The official language of Peru is Spanish. However, English is commonly spoken at hotels, restaurants and stores.
Currency
Peru’s official currency is the sol (S/.).
There are no foreign exchange controls in Peru. However, it may be difficult to exchange currencies other than dollars and euros.
Time Zone
UTC/GMT -5 hours
Weather
It is usually rainy and coldish in late November. Temperatures generally vary from 5-15°C (41-59 °F).
Payment Methods
Hotels, shopping malls and restaurants accept credit cards. Cash is recommended for small purchases.
Business Hours
Banks: 9:00 – 17:00 (weekdays)
Post Office: 9:00 – 18:00 (weekdays)
Stores and Shopping Malls: 10:00 – 21:00 every day.
Electricity
The voltage in Huaraz is 220 volts and the frequency is 60 Hz. Use a transformer/converter for 110-volt appliances.
Arrival by airplane
The LC Peru airline operates flights from Lima to Huaraz every day at 5:30am; the return journey leaves at 7:05am.
Cost of Living
Lunch menu varies from S/. 12 to S/. 15 (US$ 3-5). The base fare for a taxi is S/. 5.00 (US$ 1.50).
Arrival by bus
This is the most common mean to travel to/from Huaraz. The distance to Huaraz from Lima is 408km (8hours trip). Price tickets vary from S/. 40 to S/. 80 (US$ 10 to 25).
Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport offers regular domestic flights to the main cities of Peru as well as international flights. It is located in the province of Callao, 40 minutes from Lima.
