República 
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República
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| Huaráz, located at the north of the city of Lima,
at a distance of 500 Km. by road and
at 3,400 m.o.s.l. (meters over sea level), is home to the most
ancient Pre-Inca Culture, Chavín, breed of warriors that have
left their carvings on rock, being these the famous stone heads.
They have left buildings that even today may inspire war tactics. Huaráz is in the Huaylas corridor, at the base of the white chain of mountains with the great white mountains watching over it. The Huascarán, at 6,790 m.o.s.l. the highest mountain in Perú and second in the continent, is visited by thousands of persons and continuos climbing expeditions. The Yanganuco Lake situated between the peaks of Huascarán and Huandoy, with its green emerald waters near the red corked trees. Yungay, the vanished city, the greatest cemetery of the world. Pastoruri, with its eternal snows, Chavín de Huantar, mystery of art in rock, Alpamayo, considered the most beautiful snow peak of the world... all of these make this part of the country a very nice place full of attractions. Food is also very important in this region, being the specialties, the trout in its different forms of preparation and the famous "Pachamanca" (meat baked underground over hot stones). |
| The best known site to fly is "Cerro Pan de Azúcar,
(Yungay) at 80 Km. from the city of Huaráz.
The launching site is close to 3.100 m.o.s.l. and the landing at 2.200 m.o.s.l. The flight is a thermodynamic one since the thermals in this zone are generally found broken. But if you reach the top of the mountains (4300 m.o.s.l.) you'll find strong thermals and will let you reach the city of Huaraz (70 Km.) flying above 5300 mts. in an incredible tough back wind cross country |
| Cross country against the wind, Yungay -
Caráz (12 Km.), is a real test in experience and speed, being
it a real challenge for the expert pilot.
Beginner pilots can stay near the launching zone enjoying the unbeatable thermodynamical lifting. |
| At about 2 P.M. the wind tends to increase to more than 40 Kph. Then after 4 P.M. it gets better giving us the pleasure of more restitutional flights and at 1.200 mts. above the valley and we are able to see the Huascarán with the orange color of sunset. |
| You can find hotels with prices ranging from $3 to $120.
The tours are inexpensive. Renting a van for a day to the flying zone is around $35 (including driver). The trip in bus from Lima takes 6 hours. ($11 OW), and you can make a complete visit in 5 days. |
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