ancash (; ; ) is a peruvian region north of lima. it borders the pacific ocean. huaraz, its capital city and transportation hub, sits in the callejón de huaylas, a valley between ancash's two mountain ranges. cordillera blanca, the range to the valley's east, has snow-capped peaks rising over 6,000 meters. encompassing much of cordillera blanca is huarascán national park, home to andean condors and jaguars.