Economy
Actually mining is the main economical activity. Since the foundation of Pierina gold mine in 1996, for the Canadian company Barrick Gold Corporation. Industry is composed of medium and small companies dedicated to food industry, as the elaboration of soft drinks, beer, cheeses and milk derivates. Also exist companies dedicated to the building and housing industry.
a fifty percent of economical active population is dedicated to commerce and is service-oriented. Despite tourism always was the main economical activity, for that reason Huaraz is one of the main touristic destination of Peru, receiving every year 200 000 visitors between Peruvian and foreigners. Huaraz as main city of the region, has the majority of touristic services like good-quality hotels, restaurants, pubs. Visitors are expected to visit the Huascaran National Park, also known as the biggest glacier in the tropics, and other historical sites as Chavin de Huantar.
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