Caraz
Founded as San Ildefonso de Caraz in 1573, this little Peruvian town sits along the Santa River in the Callejón de Huaylas valley, with the Andes close on all sides and scenic viewpoints in the surrounding terrain. Its name derives from a Quechua word meaning "place of agaves." The town has a mild climate year-round and a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size, making it a practical base for exploring the northern highlands.
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- Population10,926
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.2 km1.4 mi
Nearest airports
Caraz: quick answers
Where is Caraz?
Caraz is in Peru.
How do you get to Caraz?
The nearest airport is Anta (ATA), about 1 hr 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Caraz?
The warmest month is August, averaging 13°C55°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is March, with about 322 mm12.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Caraz?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 160 restaurants, 22 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.