Ancon is the ideal staging post to explore the
beautiful Cordillera Blanca, perhaps the mountaineering capital
of South America, definitely of Peru. Hostal Cerna is situated
very close to the Via Panamericana, which runs almost the entire
length of the Pacific Coast of South America. Many long-distance
buses stop about 200 metres from the hostal. Alternatively, the
termini of most of the companies covering the northern routes
of Peru are situated a short bus or taxi ride into Northern Lima.
One of the main destination towns available from
here is Huaraz. This modern, yet characterful town, is the centre
for exploring the Cordillera Blanca and other northern mountain
ranges. The region is perfect not just for mountaineering at various
abilities, but for tours and walks to and in various beautiful
and fascinating locations.
Other notable tourist destinations to the north
of Lima, hence convenient from Ancon, include the following: -
Chimbote, Barranca, Sechin, Casma, Cordillera Negra, Caraz, Chavin,
Yungay, Llago Llanganuco, Trujillo, Cajamarca, Huanchaco, Chicama
Valley, Jequetepeque Valley, Chepen, Chiclayo, Piura
Excellent guide to the Cordillera
Blanca and an excellent company who provide local knowledge
guided tours there (in Italian)
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