Huaraz was founded during the reign of Viceroy Francisco de Toledo. In 1538, Fransisco Pizarro gave the parcel of Huaraz to the conqueror Sebastian de Torres, and in 1574, the Captain Alonso de Santoyo founded the village with the name of San Sabastian of Huaraz. The city is known as the Switzerland of the south because of the mountain peaks that are visible in the city centre. Some of Huaraz top sights include; Huayhuash Treks, Main Square of Huaraz, Inkaland Treks, k2 Peru Adventures Tours, Treks and climbing, Huaraz Turismo, Scheler Trekking and Expediciones Peru and several others.
On walking and biking tours in Huaraz, visitors will enjoy the most beautiful sights of the city, through the best city pathways and can visit and explore famous landmarks that exhibit the city's history on sightseeing tours as well as cultural and historical tours. The city's cooking style can be explored on food, wine and nightlife tours that expose visitors to the best-tasting treats in the city. Sightseeing tours and cultural and theme tours are also available to visitors for more unique experiences with several other thrilling outdoor activities.
With Tripindicator, these tour activities and several others can be enjoyed at their bests with tours experiences selected from tour packages with the best user ratings and reviews, available at very affordable prices compared to other top tour agencies. Other tour activities available in the city include airport transfers and other city transports in Huaraz that enable visitors to enjoy convenient logistics and day trips and excursions from Huaraz to famous landmarks in its neighbouring cities and towns.
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