Huanzala topographic map

The Caraz District (Spanish: Distrito de Caraz) is one of 10 districts of the Huaylas Province in the Ancash Region of Peru. The capital of the district is Caraz. Its elevation is 2,285 m. In Caraz, the paved road comes from Pativilca.

Average elevation: 11,604 ft

Average elevation: 12,238 ft

Average elevation: 11,309 ft

Average elevation: 15,610 ft

Average elevation: 318 ft

Average elevation: 9,728 ft

The Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra traverse the province. Waskaran, the highest elevation of Peru, lies on the border to the Carhuaz Province. Chakrarahu, Chopicalqui, Tullparahu and Yanarahu (Ruriqucha) belong to the highest peaks of the province. Other mountains are listed below.

Average elevation: 12,493 ft

Average elevation: 8,550 ft

Average elevation: 13,668 ft

Average elevation: 13,114 ft

The Cordillera Blanca traverses the province. Waskaran, its highest elevation, lies on the border to the Yungay Province. Pallqarahu, Pukaranra, Qupa, Tuqllarahu, Wallqan and Yanarahu belong to the highest peaks of the province. Other mountains are listed below.

Average elevation: 13,248 ft

The district is located in the north-western part of the province at an elevation of 2,721m. The village of Huaylas is located 45 km from the city of Caraz.

Average elevation: 10,318 ft