Monterrey is a small town in Huaraz District, Huaraz Province, region of Ancash, Peru.[1] It is located some 7 km (4.3 mi) to the north of the town centre of Huaraz.[1] Monterrey is located in the Santa river valley,[2] also known as Callejon de Huaylas at 2981 m.a.s.l.[3]

Hot springs

The town is known for its hot springs, which have temperatures of 49 °C (120 °F) and have medicinal properties.[1] Water at the hot springs, which are privately run by a local hotel, is brownish due to the presence of iron.[4]

Climate

The climate at Monterrey is temperate, with warm days and cold nights,[1] being 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) the average temperature.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Baños Termales de Monterrey". Inventario Turístico del Perú (in Spanish). MINCETUR. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  2. ^ Alpenvereinskarte 0/3a. Cordillera Blanca Nord (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN 3-928777-57-2.
  3. ^ a b "Clima: Monterrey - Climograma, Diagrama de temperatura, Tabla climática - Climate-Data.org". es.climate-data.org. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  4. ^ Miranda, Carolina A.; Dowl, Aimee; Shorthouse, Katy; Waterson, Luke; Williams, Beth (2010). Lonely Planet Peru. Lonely Planet. p. 413. ISBN 9781742203690.