Huaraz is located in the Callejon de Huaylas valley, limited by the Blanca and Negra mountain ranges over 3,100 meters above sea level, the urban area is located within the Santa River basin, the characteristics of the surroundings of the city of Huaraz correspond to the interandino valley.
With different tourist places such as: Archaeological Museum of Ancash, Señor de la Soledad church, Archaeological site Willcahuain, Willcacocha lake, Lake Llanganuco, Archaeological site Chavin, Pastoruri glacier, Laguna 69, among others.