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 How to get to Humantay Lake?

Cusco undoubtedly surprises us more every day, and now the famous Humantay Lagoon presents its natural wonder.

The Humantay Lake is formed as a snowmelt product of the Humantay Snowy, which in turn forms part of a mountain chain called the Vilcabamba mountain range.

Humantay Lake

What differentiates Humantay Lagoon from other lagoons, is the natural color that it possesses because it does not have much marine flora in its waters it has an indescribable color in words, but understandable to the eyes, forming a unique landscape, when travelers seek to capture the ideal moment with their cameras captures a wonderful and magical landscape at the same time. All this and more makes Humantay Lagoon a very visited place by all the tourists that visit Cusco. On this blog we describe you how to get to Humantay Lake.

Location

Humantay Lagoon is 1 hour and a half walk from the community of Soraypampa, in the district of Mollepata, province of Anta, department of Cusco. Continue reading to know how to get to Humantay Lake

How to get to Humantay Lake?

To get to this natural wonder you will have to take a car from Cusco to Mollepata, at the bus terminal of Arcopata (US$ 5) for the time of 1 hour and 40 min. Arrived in Mollepata you will have to find a place where you can have breakfast (US$ 2.5). After breakfast you have to hire the services of a taxi driver to take you to Soraypampa, the taxi will charge an approximate of US$ 10 and if by chance there are more people who want to go there will be less. Then you will have to pay the entrance to Lake Humantay (US$ 3.5).

After arriving in Soraypampa you will have to walk for at least 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach the Humantay lagoon (if you do not want to walk you can rent a horse), the first 20 minutes of walking is semi-plane and the rest is already up hill.

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What to see in Laguna Humantay?

If your thing is to enjoy nature and trekking, this place is ideal. Humantay, is a snow-covered mountain that is part of the Andean mountain range and gives rise to the formation of this splendid lagoon that, due to its unique turquoise color, generates the interest of foreign and national visitors. The walk to the place will make you feel a sense of peace and tranquility thanks to its natural beauty that you will run into.

With a mystical air, the lagoon is visited by shamans and tourists from all over the world to leave offerings to the Pachamama, deity that represents mother earth in the Inca culture. Through the placement of stones (apachetas), an offering is offered to the Pachamama thanking him for having successfully arrived at the lagoon, as well as for asking him to accompany them on their journey.

According to the inhabitants, the Humantay mountain is the youngest son of the Apu Salkantay, and they would be in charge of rationalizing and distributing the water that comes down from its snows to the populations that live at the foot of these impressive snowcapped mountains.

Humantay Height

The Humantay Lake is located on the 4200 meters above sea level.

Humantay Altitude

Humantay Difficulty

The difficulty of the walk towards the lake Humantay is average. You have to walk 2 km uphill for the time of 1 hour approx. (according to physical condition), if you do not have a good physical condition we recommend renting a horse at the beginning of the bed the price is S / 100.00 approx. round trip, depends a lot on the day's demand.

Where can you stay?

In the Limatambo district and in Mollepata there are lodging houses where the prices go from S / 20.00 to S / 45.00.

Where to eat?

You can find tourist restaurants and several local restaurants in Mollepata.

  • Restaurant La Herradura Salkantay
  • Salkantay Refuges Restaurant
  • Salkantay House Restaurant
  • Don Julio Mollepata Restaurant

Recommendations

  • It is recommended to visit the lagoon in the morning hours to avoid frightening away the return of the ducks to the lagoon.
  • To start the walk it is suggested to wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap and a walking stick.
  • If you go alone to Humantay lake, we recommend you hire the services of a travel agency, since it will be cheaper.

Price summary

  • Cusco - Mollepata (roundtrip): US$ 10
  • Mollepata - Soraypampa (round trip): US$ 6.5
  • Entry: US$ 3.5
  • Breakfast: US$ 1.5
  • Lunch: US$ 1.5
Total Price: US$ 23

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