Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Caraz
Caraz is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Caraz: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Caraz
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Caraz — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -8.96826, -77.67163. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Caraz
- Laguna Parón · lake · Ancash · ~3 km · Must-see
- Laguna Ichiccocha · lake · Ancash · ~4 km · Must-see
- Lake 69 · lake · Ancash · ~10 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~11 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yuraccocha · lake · Ancash · ~14 km · Must-see
- Llanganuco lakes · lake · Ancash · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lake Pucacocha · lake · Ancash · ~16 km · Must-see
- Urqunqucha · lake · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
- Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko · fort · Ancash · ~22 km · Must-see
- Laguna Huecrococha · lake · Ancash · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cueva del Guitarrero · cave · Ancash · ~33 km · Must-see
- Laguna Chequiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~35 km · Must-see
- Laguna Auquishcocha · lake · Ancash · ~35 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~44 km · Must-see
- Huacramarca · fort · Ancash · ~44 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~46 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~47 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~48 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Caraz
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~11 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~44 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~46 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~47 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~48 km · Must-see
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~48 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~59 km · Must-see
- Qulluta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~73 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~73 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Caraz yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Caraz?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Caraz?
Nearby: Laguna Parón (lake, 3 km), Laguna Ichiccocha (lake, 4 km), Lake 69 (lake, 10 km), Santa Cruz (viewpoint, 11 km), Laguna Yuraccocha (lake, 14 km), Llanganuco lakes (lake, 16 km).
Is Caraz worth visiting?
Caraz is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.