title: Monterrey, Ancash
text: # Monterrey, Ancash
  
  Monterrey is a small town in Huaraz District, Huaraz Province, region of Ancash, Peru. It is located some 7 km (4.3 mi) to the north of the town centre of Huaraz. Monterrey is located in the Santa river valley, also known as Callejon de Huaylas at 2981 m.a.s.l.
  
  ## Hot springs
  
  The town is known for its hot springs, which have temperatures of 49 °C (120 °F) and have medicinal properties. Water at the hot springs, which are privately run by a local hotel, is brownish due to the presence of iron.
  
  ## Climate
  
  The climate at Monterrey is temperate, with warm days and cold nights, being 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) the average temperature.
  
  