Blanca and Negra, 22 km north from the city. Puya Raimondii, the largest flower in the world, it grows at 4200m at Huashta Punta pass, on the Cordillera Negra, 45 km West from the city. Tumshukayko, a pre inca remain dating about 3000 years old. Fine stone work on what it seems to be a place for worship, 1 km north from the Plaza de Armas. Santa Cruz valley, 28 km NE from the city, it's the famous 4-day trek Santa Cruz - Llankanuku, that leads to visit the not less famous mounts Alpamayo 5947m (World's Most Beautiful Mountain) and Artesonraju 6025m (Paramount's live logo). Huascaran National Park, a 340,000H, with access from the valleys Paron, Santa Cruz and Los Cedros. Sister cities Mesa, Arizona, since 1989 References External links Caraz Peru Populated places in the Ancash Region