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.

Huascaran National Park

Baños Termales Monterrey

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

Baños Termales Monterrey

Lake Churup

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Churup during your travels in Independencia. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

Lake Churup

Wilcahuaín

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

Wilcahuaín

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

Aguak Lagoon

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

Aguak Lagoon

Things to do

Huaraz Pastoruri Glacier Day Tour of Ice and Adventure

Huaraz: Pastoruri Glacier - Day Tour - Ice and Adventure

฿900
per adult
Huaraz: Pastoruri Glacier - Day Tour - Ice and Adventure
From Huaraz: Tour to Llanganuco Lakes

From Huaraz: Tour to Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha Lake)

฿1,040
per adult
From Huaraz: Tour to Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha Lake)
Ancash: Trekking to Paron Lagoon with Entrance | Full day|

Ancash: Trekking to Paron Lagoon | Full day|

฿1,068
per adult
Ancash: Trekking to Paron Lagoon | Full day|
Huaraz-Excursion to the Pastoruri Snows and Puyas Raymondi

Huaraz-Excursion to the Pastoruri Snows and Puyas Raymondi

฿1,118
per adult
Huaraz-Excursion to the Pastoruri Snows and Puyas Raymondi
Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip

Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip

฿1,117
per adult
Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip
Chavin Ruins Day Trip

Chavin Ruins Day Trip (UNESCO Heritage Site)

฿714
per adult
Chavin Ruins Day Trip (UNESCO Heritage Site)
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Top hotels in Shancayan

San Sebastian Hotel Boutique

San Sebastian Hotel Boutique

2.5 out of 5
138 Jirón Italia Huaraz Áncash
The price is ฿1,598 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿1,598
฿1,598 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Regional Museum of Ancash ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

San Sebastian Hotel Boutique
CORDILLERA HOTEL

CORDILLERA HOTEL

3 out of 5
1205 Jose Mercedes Villanueva Huaraz Áncash
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,984 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿2,984
฿2,984 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Belen Plaza are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Staff so friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

CORDILLERA HOTEL
Hotel Suiza Peruana

Hotel Suiza Peruana

3 out of 5
Jr. Federico Sal y Rosas 843 - Belén Huaraz Ancash
The price is ฿1,598 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿1,598
฿1,598 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Belen Plaza and Huaraz Plaza de Armas ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
Small hotel, great price, clean ,practical place for somebody

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Hotel Suiza Peruana
Hotel La Joya

Hotel La Joya

3 out of 5
Jr. San Martin 1187 Huaraz Ancash
The price is ฿1,366 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿1,366
฿1,612 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huaraz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Belen Plaza and Centro Cultural ...
8/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
Bathroom was old and could have been a bit cleaner

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel La Joya
Cuesta Serena Boutique Hotel

Cuesta Serena Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
km. 21 de la carretera Norte Anta
The price is ฿7,823 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿7,823
฿7,823 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Anta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Chancos Thermal Baths and Honcopampa are located nearby.
Cuesta Serena Boutique Hotel
Tupac Hostel Huaraz

Tupac Hostel Huaraz

2 out of 5
155 Jiron Ladislao Meza Landaveri Huaraz Áncash
The price is ฿872 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿872
฿872 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this hostel in Huaraz. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Regional Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Room was clean and staff courteous

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Tupac Hostel Huaraz
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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 Baños Termales Monterrey 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
House from the 17th Century. Peru

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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