If you haven't passed it already, take the road ~30 kilometers south of Huaraz over the mountain range. You'll see several glaciers along the way. There is a small fee to enter the park. You'll register at the ranger station several kilometers after getting on a packed gravel road.
After leaving the park, I dropped off 3N and rode secondary roads (packed gravel) passing through Margos District https://goo.gl/maps/dE486kvLe3q on my way to Huanuco.
Leaving Huanuco, I took a secondary road at Ambo, swing south-west, then turning to the east towards Cerro de Pasco
Cerro de Pasco is a large mining town with a huge strip mine in it's center. Not a great tourist attraction, but quite impressive in a brutal way. https://goo.gl/maps/3CE78XkAB2m (look at this town with Google Maps in satellite mode to get the idea.)
Another site worth see is Huayllay National Sanctuary, a.k.a. The Stone Forest. I enjoyed walking around these wild rock formations. https://goo.gl/maps/px96wdRZf8x
Baños Termales La Calera - is nearby. The entrance fee is minimal and soaking in the warm waters is so relaxing. https://goo.gl/maps/QrJUtNja4oy
Have fun and enjoy your time in Peru! There is so much to see in Peru...
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Peter B
2008/09 - NJ to Costa Rica and back to NJ
2012/13 - NJ to Northern Argentina, Jamaica, Cuba and back to NJ
2023 - Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia...back to Peru.
Blogs: Peter's Ride
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