Shancayan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Huascaran National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Huascaran National Park, a lovely green space in Independencia. Discover the area's glaciers and countryside.

Huascaran National Park
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Baños Termales Monterrey

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baños Termales Monterrey during your travels in Independencia.

Baños Termales Monterrey
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Baños Turcos Sauna

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baños Turcos Sauna during your travels in Independencia.

Baños Turcos Sauna
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Wilcahuaín

Learn about the local history of Independencia when you spend time at Wilcahuaín. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

Wilcahuaín
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San Pablo Clinic - Huaraz

If San Pablo Clinic - Huaraz is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Independencia.

San Pablo Clinic - Huaraz
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Aguak Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aguak Lagoon during your travels in Independencia.

Aguak Lagoon

Activities

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From Huaraz: Guided Hiking Tour of Llanganuco Lakes & Entry

AU$295
Per adult
From Huaraz: Guided Hiking Tour of Llanganuco Lakes & Entry
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Lake Churup Huascaran National Park Tour

AU$60
Per adult
Lake Churup Huascaran National Park Tour
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Laguna Churup one day from Huaraz

AU$42
Per adult
Laguna Churup one day from Huaraz
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Ancash: Adventure and Climbing to Mountain Alpamayo |6D-5N|

AU$4,991
Per adult
Ancash: Adventure and Climbing to Mountain Alpamayo |6D-5N|
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From Ancash: Climbing Ishinga-Tocllaraju Mountains |5D-4N|

AU$2,657
Per adult
From Ancash: Climbing Ishinga-Tocllaraju Mountains |5D-4N|
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From Ancash: Trekking Santa Cruz Alpamayo |11Days-10Nights|

AU$2,024
Per adult
From Ancash: Trekking Santa Cruz Alpamayo |11Days-10Nights|
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Our pick of the best Shancayan Hotel Deals

Selina Huaraz
Selina Huaraz
3 out of 5
Jr Italia 1124, Huaraz, Ancash
The price is AU$32 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
AU$32
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Piscigranja de Truchas and Jirón José ...
7.8/10 Good! (56 reviews)
"Extremely loud music throughout the night. This place is not livable at all."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2023

Selina Huaraz
Hotel Santa Cruz
Hotel Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
Jr. Gabino Uribe 255, Huaraz, Ancash
The price is AU$84 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$84
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Piscigranja de Truchas and Jirón José Olaya are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
A real gem
"We loved our stay with Santa Cruz. It was like staying with good friends. Willie, Flo, Judy, David and others were very friendly, helpful, and professional. From organizing a tour, to answering quick texts about appropriate Taxi fares, arranging laundry, and accommodating our vegetarian diet, everything ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2024

Hotel Santa Cruz
CORDILLERA HOTEL
CORDILLERA HOTEL
3 out of 5
1205 Jose Mercedes Villanueva, Huaraz, Áncash
The price is AU$127 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$127
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piscigranja de Truchas and Jirón José Olaya ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Quiet, clean, and convenient dinning. Great for travelers"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2024

CORDILLERA HOTEL
Hotel La Joya
Hotel La Joya
3 out of 5
Jr. San Martin 1187, Huaraz, Ancash
The price is AU$61 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
AU$61
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Belen Plaza and Regional ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"Second time I've stayed here, second time I've loved it. Friendly, helpful staff; nice rooms; relatively quiet: good restaurant and easy walk to several more. It has consistent hot water and is very clean and well-maintained. Stairs required from street to lobby. Elevator available once there."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2024

Hotel La Joya
Hotel Morales
Hotel Morales
3 out of 5
Jr. Jose Olaya 578, Huaraz, Ancash
The price is AU$112 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
AU$112
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Piscigranja de Truchas and Jirón José Olaya are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"The staff were very kind and prompt to help with suggestions, do's and don'ts, tips for hiking and tours."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2023

Hotel Morales
Hotel El Patio de Monterrey
Hotel El Patio de Monterrey
3 out of 5
Av. Monterrey S/N Km 206, Carretera Huaraz - Caraz, Independencia, Ancash
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Independencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Baños Termales Monterrey and Baños Turcos ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"I liked everything from the owner to the staff friendly and very helpfull"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2020

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Other neighbourhoods around Shancayan

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Palmira

While Palmira isn't home to many top sights, Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Huaraz Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Palmira
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Vichay

While there might not be top attractions in Vichay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baños Termales Monterrey and Wilcahuaín.

Vichay
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Paria

Though Paria may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilcahuaín and Baños Termales Monterrey.

Paria

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