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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

Huaraz Markets and the Science of High-Altitude Living

from Peru Travel Podcast with Diego Quispe · host Diego Quispe

Diego spends day four in Huaraz exploring the Mercado Central, trying street food, and learning about acclimatisation. He visits the Museo Regional de Ancash, talks with local guides, and reflects on the 1970 earthquake as he plans his Laguna 69 trek. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Peru: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Peru guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Peru Travel Podcast with Diego Quispe. Diego Quispe is in Huaraz, Peru. Places in this episode: Mercado Central de Huaraz, Casa de Guías, Museo Regional de Ancash, Jirón José Olaya, Templo del Señor de la Soledad, La Casita del Mago. Covered: Huaraz market visits, Altitude acclimatisation day 4, Casa de Guías and trek logistics, 1970 earthquake and Jirón José Olaya, Museo Regional de Ancash and monoliths, Local cuisine: caldo de gallina, papa rellena, trout. Chapters:00:00 Mercado Central de Huaraz01:34 Casa de Guías04:05 Museo Regional de Ancash05:41 Templo del Señor de la Soledad07:03 La Casita del Mago09:02 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Huaraz #CordilleraBlanca #PeruTravel #Andes #MercadoCentral #AltitudeSickness #CaldoDeGallina #Laguna69 #TrekkingPeru #Ancash #JironJoseOlaya #MuseoRegional #PeruHistory #StreetFood #LocalEats #SoloTravel #MountainLife #PeruPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/peru/

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