Mountain town in Áncash, Peru

Getting around Huaraz

Updated October 2026Sources

Tour van / colectivoBest way around

How to get around Huaraz

The center is walkable. Colectivos and tour vans reach trailheads; long-distance buses link Lima, about 8 hours away.

Ways to get around Huaraz

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Tour van / colectivo	About 15–40 PEN	Day trips to Laguna 69 and Llanganuco depart around 5 am
Long-distance bus to Lima	About 50–110 PEN	Cruz del Sur, Movil Bus and Oltursa; 8–9 h overnight or day
Taxi	About 4–9 PEN in town	Flat fares; agree before getting in

Taxis in Huaraz

No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis are cheap and flat-fare; no reliable ride apps. Day tours include pickup from hostels.

Arriving in Huaraz

Via Lima by bus (LIM)

Fly into Lima then take a bus to Huaraz, about 8–9 h and 50–110 PEN. Anta airport (ATA) has limited, irregular flights.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Tourists can drive with a home licence plus an IDP for a limited period; driving in Lima is chaotic.
Onward travel in Peru: Premium overnight buses (Cruz del Sur, Oltursa) link the coast and Andes; flying Lima–Cusco saves a long day. Trains run only to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Huaraz?

No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis are cheap and flat-fare; no reliable ride apps. Day tours include pickup from hostels.

What's the best way to get around Huaraz?

The center is walkable. Colectivos and tour vans reach trailheads; long-distance buses link Lima, about 8 hours away.

How do I get from the airport to Huaraz?

Fly into Lima then take a bus to Huaraz, about 8–9 h and 50–110 PEN. Anta airport (ATA) has limited, irregular flights.

Is Huaraz walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

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