Title: Visit Independencia: 2026 Travel Guide for Independencia, Ancash Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Independencia](https://expedia.com/Independencia-Hotels.d553248635973462821.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Independencia](https://expedia.com/Independencia-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635973462821.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Independencia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Independencia.d553248635973462821.Car-Rental-Guide)[Independencia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Independencia.d553248635973462821.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Independencia ## Travel Guide ![House from the 17th Century. Peru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131223/d3849c20-bddd-4547-b48e-d3eecad96767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![House from the 17th Century. Peru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131223/d3849c20-bddd-4547-b48e-d3eecad96767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In Peru's Cordillera Blanca is a stunning 4 day trek, the Santa Cruz, which takes in rivers, lakes, mountains, glaciers, llamas and so much more. Definitely worth the effort, amazing #hiking!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131223/3eea855e-77c5-44db-90b9-8c8aff855d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wondrous streams and waterfalls flood my vision on the way up to Laguna 69. šŸ˜ #adventure#AncashRegion#PeruvianAndes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131223/1b9da7ed-8268-400b-9de0-c0283a5fc098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In Peru's Cordillera Blanca is the stunning 4 day 'Santa Cruz trek', taking in rivers, lakes mountains, glaciers, llamas and so much more. Some top-notch #hiking!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131223/af19c9bd-ed45-4f8c-b66b-9aa485e19b43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Independencia Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this yearā€™s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635973462821) ### Where to stay in Independencia ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palmira If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Palmira and surrounding area, you can visit Huaraz Plaza de Armas and BaƱos Termales Monterrey. [](https://expedia.com/Huaraz-Palmira.dx553248635976400337) ![House from the 17th Century. Peru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131223/d3849c20-bddd-4547-b48e-d3eecad96767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paria If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paria and surrounding area, you can visit WilcahuaĆ­n and BaƱos Termales Monterrey. [](https://expedia.com/Huaraz-Paria.dx553248635976399558) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vichay Vichay might not have many top sights, but BaƱos Termales Monterrey and WilcahuaĆ­n are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Huaraz-Vichay.dx553248635976398514) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shancayan While Shancayan might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Belen Plaza. [](https://expedia.com/Huaraz-Shancayan.dx553248635976398270) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Independencia.dx553248635973462821.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Independencia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Independencia ![Hostel Climbing Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19950200/19950158/ae9eac9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hostel Climbing Point Av. progreso N 307, Nicrupampa Independencia Ancash Stay at this guesthouse in Independencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Regional Museum ... 6.6/10 (7 reviews) Unfortunately they couldn't honour our full booking due to the person in charge having an emergency but let us stay the first night as it was late in the evening. The price was different to what was booked on hotels.com and there wasn't the stated free breakfast. Maybe this was because the person ... Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=19950158&PinnedHotelID=19950158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462821) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=19950158&PinnedHotelID=19950158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462821) ![Hotel El Patio de Monterrey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21613200/21613138/3e5abb0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel El Patio de Monterrey Av. Monterrey S/N Km 206 Independencia Ancash Stay at this hotel in Independencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions BaƱos Termales Monterrey and BaƱos Turcos Sauna are ... [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=21613138&PinnedHotelID=21613138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462821) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=21613138&PinnedHotelID=21613138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462821) ![Los Andes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100406100/100406044/ef4a6335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Los Andes Av. Confraternidad Internacional Independencia ANCASH Stay at this hotel in Independencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Regional Museum ... [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=100406044&PinnedHotelID=100406044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462821) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=100406044&PinnedHotelID=100406044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462821) [See all 115 properties in Independencia](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026®ionId=553248635973462821) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hermoso Departamento de Estreno en Huaraz - PerĆŗ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102070000/102061100/102061030/2bc3025a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hermoso Departamento de Estreno en Huaraz - PerĆŗ Huaraz Ɓncash Stay at this apartment in Independencia. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions WilcahuaĆ­n and Huaraz Plaza de Armas are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Independencia-Hotels-Hermoso-Departamento-De-Estreno-En-Huaraz-Peru.h102061030.Hotel-Information) ![3 RB, Fast Wi-Fi, mountain view, barbecue area, garage. elevator.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117670000/117667500/117667481/54085849_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3 RB, Fast Wi-Fi, mountain view, barbecue area, garage. elevator. Huaraz Ɓncash Stay at this apartment in Independencia. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Regional Museum of ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Independencia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462821&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462821&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462821&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462821&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462821&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462821&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Huascaran-National-Park-Independencia.d6116908.Vacation-Attraction) #### BaƱos Termales Monterrey Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at BaƱos Termales Monterrey during your travels in Independencia. [](https://expedia.com/Banos-Termales-Monterrey-Huaraz.d553248635976194275.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Churup-Independencia.d553248621532465059.Vacation-Attraction) #### WilcahuaĆ­n Learn about the local history of Independencia when you take a trip to WilcahuaĆ­n. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Wilcahuain-Paria.d553248621532465058.Vacation-Attraction) #### Llaca Lagoon Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Llaca Lagoon during your travels in Independencia. [](https://expedia.com/Llaca-Lagoon-Huaraz.d553248635998074188.Vacation-Attraction) #### Aguak Lagoon Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aguak Lagoon during your travels in Independencia. [](https://expedia.com/Aguak-Lagoon-Independencia.d553248635998074282.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Huaraz Pastoruri Glacier Day Tour of Ice and Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49776144/80805f8a-4ea4-4489-8961-d04e85b4b63e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Huaraz: Pastoruri Glacier - Day Tour - Ice and Adventure $29 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/huaraz-pastoruri-glacier-day-tour-ice-and-adventure.a49776144.activity-details) ![Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5294110/3f671f67-0b94-48ad-9ea2-7512a4f8205d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip $36 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/pastoruri-glacier-day-trip.a5294110.activity-details) ![From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48228373/89658616-7334-4cfc-8d5a-5a8b54e25cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69 $32 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-huaraz-hike-to-the-lagoon-69.a48228373.activity-details) ![69 lake ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2217215/2f037698-2589-4cf7-8cdd-ba08b3d0605b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 69 Lake - Cordillera Blanca $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/69-lake-cordillera-blanca.a2217215.activity-details) ![3 Days Wilcacocha Frozen Lagoon and Churup A Unique Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51286071/263e4a6c-8102-49b3-83db-6593075f1df5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Days Wilcacocha Frozen Lagoon and Churup A Unique Experience $250 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/3-days-wilcacocha-frozen-lagoon-and-churup-a-unique-experience.a51286071.activity-details) ![Tour to Laguna 69 From Huaraz Trekking and Spectacular Views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50711483/e0c879e0-ff7c-4931-ad6f-61cffd8ffeb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour to Laguna 69 From Huaraz Trekking and Spectacular Views $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-to-laguna-69-from-huaraz-trekking-and-spectacular-views.a50711483.activity-details) [See all activities in Independencia](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Independencia.d553248635973462821.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Independencia ![Cordillera](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131223/510f767c-b191-4afb-bc56-75483db4ead1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Huaraz - Cities near Independencia - Places of interest [Huaraz](https://expedia.com/Huaraz.dx6131223)[Jangas](https://expedia.com/Jangas.dx553248635973462528)[Tarica](https://expedia.com/Tarica.dx553248635973462803) - [Huascaran National Park ](https://expedia.com/Huascaran-National-Park-Independencia.d6116908.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Churup ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Churup-Independencia.d553248621532465059.Vacation-Attraction) - [WilcahuaĆ­n ](https://expedia.com/Wilcahuain-Paria.d553248621532465058.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aguak Lagoon ](https://expedia.com/Aguak-Lagoon-Independencia.d553248635998074282.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tullpacocha Lake ](https://expedia.com/Tullpacocha-Lake-Independencia.d553248635998074283.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palcacocha Lagoon ](https://expedia.com/Palcacocha-Lagoon-Independencia.d553248635998074182.Vacation-Attraction) - [Huaraz Plaza de Armas ](https://expedia.com/Huaraz-Plaza-De-Armas-Huaraz.d6116972.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chancos Thermal Baths ](https://expedia.com/Chancos-Thermal-Baths-Marcara.d656778969691029504.Vacation-Attraction) - [Huaraz Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Huaraz-Cathedral-Huaraz.d6116974.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belen Plaza ](https://expedia.com/Belen-Plaza-Huaraz.d553248621592189647.Vacation-Attraction) - [Huascaren National Park ](https://expedia.com/Huascaren-National-Park-Ancash-Region.d6350891.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Site ](https://expedia.com/Chavin-De-Huantar-Archaeological-Site-Chavin-de-Huantar.d6116914.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza de Armas ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-De-Armas-Carhuaz.d553248621585431964.Vacation-Attraction) - [Honcopampa ](https://expedia.com/Honcopampa-San-Miguel-de-Aco.d656779244293099520.Vacation-Attraction) - [Regional Museum of Ancash ](https://expedia.com/Regional-Museum-Of-Ancash-Huaraz.d553248621532375310.Vacation-Attraction) - [ChavĆ­n de HuĆ”ntar ](https://expedia.com/Chavin-De-Huantar-Chavin-de-Huantar.d553248621532351498.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shallap Lagoon ](https://expedia.com/Shallap-Lagoon-Huaraz.d553248635998073808.Vacation-Attraction) - 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