Shancayan Travel Guide
Independencia
Popular places to visit
Huascaran National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Huascaran National Park, a lovely green space in Independencia. Discover the area's glaciers and countryside.
Baños Termales Monterrey
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baños Termales Monterrey during your travels in Independencia.
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.
Wilcahuaín
Learn about the local history of Independencia when you spend time at Wilcahuaín. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Baños Turcos Sauna
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baños Turcos Sauna during your travels in Independencia.
Tullpacocha Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tullpacocha Lake during your travels in Independencia.
Things to do
From Huaraz: Tour to Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha Lake)
Huaraz-Excursion to the Pastoruri Snows and Puyas Raymondi
Chavin Ruins Day Trip (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Top hotels in Shancayan
San Sebastian Hotel Boutique
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Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel La Joya
Excellent and super kind staff with genuine desires to help! A group of us stayed here for many days and all had a great time. A restaurant in the hotel opens at 7 AM and closes at 10 PM serves very nice foods. Areas within 1.5 miles radius are full of excitements with all kinds of street vendors, ...
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Tupac Hostel Huaraz
Fue una excelente estadía Me volvería a hospedar ahí súper recomendable
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Hotel de Turistas Huaraz
They open de door fast, nice view. But they didn’t provide the breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024
CORDILLERA HOTEL
The property was very clean and well-maintained. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The area where the hotel is located is not in the center of town, but is a short walk to many shops and restaurants. The staff to fulfill our requests. They helped us find a tour operator, which was fabulous! ...
Reviewed on 20 May 2025
Hotel Morales
This large hotel is impeccably clean. There's beautiful tile work and nicely furnished seating areas scattered around. The view of the mountains from the breakfast room is superb. It's on a quiet street but doesn't take too long to walk to restaurants. Be sure to text the property with your arrival ...
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shancayan
Palmira
While Palmira isn't home to many top sights, Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Belen Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
