Callejón de Huaylas

#189 among destinations in Peru

Valley, Nature, Natural attraction

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The Santa Valley is an inter-andean valley in the Ancash Region in the north-central highlands of Peru. Due to its location between two mountain ranges, it is known as Callejón de Huaylas, the Alley of Huaylas, whereas "Huaylas" refers to the territorial division's name during the Viceroyalty of Peru. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 9°16'0"S, 77°7'0"W

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Callejón de Huaylas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Runtuy, Putaqa Hirka.

5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Runtuy
151 min walk • Runtuy is a mountain in the eastern extensions of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,000 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District, northwest of Huari.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Putaqa Hirka
53 min walk • Putaqa Hirka is a mountain in the eastern extensions of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,200 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, on the border of the districts of Cajay and Masin.