Carhuaz

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Carhuaz
Town
Ancash Region
Province	Carhuaz Province

Carhuaz, Peru is the capital of the province of

.

Geography

It is situated at 34 km from Huaraz, at 2,688 msnm. Its temperature average is from 12 to 14 degrees Celsius. Near this city, the hot springs of Monterrey and the airport of Anta are located.

History

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Carhuaz was created by law 7951 of December 14, 1934. It is similar to those of the other cities of the

) that covers the hills that are contiguous to the city.

From its main square, the snow-capped mountain

. The city displays a Hispanic and colonial style, keeping its old casonas.

The zone, located in the right margin of the

.

At 8 km to the south of Carhuaz the village

and La Providencia.

See also

• Ancash Region
• Carhuaz Province

References