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HUARAZ, Klima und Zugang
A dry and pleasant climate and impressive blue skies
are typical of the days in Huaraz, which is located at an altitude
of 3,091m.a.s.l. The region has two well-defined seasons: from
May to October is the dry season, an ideal time for tourism;
while November marks the beginning of the rainy season which
lasts until April. The average temperature during the day is
18°C, with a tendency to cool off at night, when the temperatures
drop to 9°C. It is advisable to wear sun glasses and skin
protection from the Andean sun, as well as to wear warm clothes
against the cold at night.
One usually reaches Huaraz by road, leaving Lima by the North
Pan-American Highway; until reaching the Pativilca turn (202
km from Lima) where the climb to Huaraz begins. The trip takes
nearly 7 hr (408 km) on a paved road. There are two alternative
routes: Lima-Casma-Huaraz (524 km an 8 hr trip) and Lima-Santa-Huallanca-Huaraz
(720 km, a 9 hr trip) but the road is not in the best condition,
although it may be worth while for the beautiful scenery upon
crossing the Black Mountain Range and meeting the White Mountain
Range. In spite of there being an airport in the locality of
Anta, 25 km north of Huaraz, service is restricted for the time
being, and there are no regular flights.
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