How to get to the Humantay Lake?

Cusco is an excellent region that is located between the mountains of the Andes. And here, wherever you go, you will always be amazed by so much history, food, music and so much more than that and as are the pleasant landscapes. _{humantay lake}

Until recently, the Humantay Lagoon remained hidden from the outside world, but today, this turquoise lagoon has become a must-see gem for nature lovers who come to Cusco.

What is the Humantay Lagoon?

Humantay is the snow-capped mountain that gave its name to this impressive lagoon, considered one of the most beautiful and sacred of Cusco. Its fame is mainly due to its turquoise waters adorned by the white snows of Salkantay.
In addition to visitors who take the one day tour to the lagoon, tourists who take the so-called ‘Salkantay Trek’ (5-day trek to Machu Picchu) have the opportunity to visit this lagoon.

Where is the Humantay Lagoon located?

It is located 124 km northwest of Cusco, in the district of Mollepata, province of Anta.

At what altitude is it located?

The lagoon is located at 4,200 meters above sea level (13,779 ft).

How to get to Humantay Lagoon from Cusco?

The safest way to get to the Humantay Lagoon is to hire a formal travel agency such as PERU VIP TRAVEL.

In the morning from 4:00 to 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco and start the trip in tourist transport, we will head northeast of the city of Cusco. On the way we will pass through different towns and villages until the town of Limatambo, from this point we will ascend to the town of Mollepata. Place where we will have our breakfast, then we will continue our trip to Soraypampa.
Arriving to Soraypampa, we will begin our hike to the Humantay Lagoon. The walk lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes approx., arrived at the Humantay Lagoon we will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscape and the imposing view of the snowy Humantay and Salkantay, after a brief rest and to take the photos we will return by the same route until Soraypampa, we will take our mobility and we will return to Mollepata, in this place we will enjoy a delicious lunch, later we will return to the city of Cusco arriving 6:00 p.m. approx.

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Is the humantay lagoon worth visiting?

The photos of the Humantay Lagoon speak for themselves, and the answer is yes, it is worth going. If possible, go up to the lookout point on the left side of the lagoon, walk up there and you won’t regret it, because that is the perfect angle for the best photos, and the views of the whole valley below are amazing as well.