The Humantay lagoon is among Peru’s most popular tourist destinations. This is one of Cusco’s most stunning natural settings. Its blue waters are complemented by the magnificent snow-capped Salkantay.
The Andean dwellers have admired this lagoon since the era of the Inca empire. After Machu Picchuas well as the Rainbow Mountains, it is Cusco’s third-highest popular tourist destination.
The lagoon of Humantay is just 90 minutes from Soraypampa and three hours from Cusco. It is situated in the Andes, in the Vilcabamba mountainous region, at the base of Humantay, from which it gets its nickname.
Getting there on your own:
To go to this beautiful wonder by yourself, proceed to Mollepata and then hire a cab to Soraypampa because there are no transport connections.
The one-hour trek to the lagoons begins here, with a foreign admission cost of 10 soles and a half-price access fee for residents. However, if you are not in good physical shape, you can hire a horse or donkey to reach there.
It will be easy to return to Soraypampa because it is downward. After that, you’ll need to locate another cab to return to Mollepata, and then to Cusco.
Easiest way:
Traveling to the Humantay Lagoon through a travel company is the quickest and most convenient option. The best alternative is to book a personal tour if you would not want to skip even the slightest element and don’t wish the journey to be too long.
With this approach, you can be confident that a bus will transport you promptly to the tour’s starting point and that an experienced guide will safely transport you to the lagoons.
The most convenient method to go to the Humantay Lagoon is to opt for a full-day tour.
Humantay Lake is easily accessible from Cusco, Peru. If you wish to embark on a tour, several tour companies provide day tours from Cusco. You do not need to make a reservation; simply stop by the touring desk just before you wish to travel.
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