Ancash ( ) is a
region of northern
Peru. It is bordered by
La Libertad Region on the north,
Huánuco and
Pasco regions on the east, the
Lima Region on the south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital is the city of
Huaraz (Waras), and its largest city and port is
Chimbote. The name of the region originates from the
Quechua word
anqash (light, of little weight), from
anqas (blue) or from
anka (eagle).