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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. 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 ge

Riots in Peru: Government confirms eight dead in protests

Many protests are escalating in Peru: So far, eight people have died in demonstrations against the removal of the previous President Castillo . The state of emergency applies nationwide - this also has consequences for tourists at Machu Picchu . According to the government, eight people have died in various parts of Peru so far in the increasingly violent protests against the dismissal of President Pedro Castillo . Another 19 people were hospitalized in the capital of Peru , Lima and in the regions of Apurímac, Huancavelica, Arequipa and La Libertad, according to the Peruvian Ministry of Health . The human rights ombudswoman, Eliana Revollar, spoke of seven deaths within two days on Monday, under them two minors. All of the victims died from gunshots. Hundreds of tourists are stuck At the world-famous Inca site Machu Picchu , 800 tourists are currently stuck, the authorities said. The railway line between the World Heritage Site and the city of Cusco had previously been closed due to

Adventure Sports on your trip to Machu Picchu

Extra time during your trip to Machu Picchu will give you the opportunity to experience the adventure of the Andean region in Peru; Cusco and the Sacred Valley offer something for all travelers, this ranges from excitement to extreme adrenaline. Here we present some ways to take advantage of your free time during your trip to Machu Picchu . Adventure Sports in Cusco and the Sacred Valley Mountain Biking Rafting Zipline Ride Rock Climbing RELATED STORY: ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS IN PERU Mountain biking in Cusco and the Sacred Valley There are half-day and full-day bicycle tours suitable for any level of experience, most routes cover beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. There are many levels of difficulty, easy, moderate, and advanced; You can choose the difficulty depending on your experience and physical condition. The attractions during the tours include villages, rivers, mountains, and archaeological sites. Rafting on the Urubamba Ri

Machu Picchu History

The Empire of the Incas was established in Cusco, by the year 1,200 AD. Its origin is given in relation to two famous legends; one is the legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, and the other is the legend of the Ayar Brothers. In both cases, the legends point to Manco Cápac as the founder and first governor of the empire. But it was until the time of the Pachacutec , that the empire achieved its greatest expansion and power, reaching to cover almost 2 million km2 and it was precisely during this time, that the  Inca City of   Machu Picchu would be built. The arrival of the Spanish conquerors would cause the fall of the empire, at which time the Inca city would have been abandoned when it was still to be finished, and although some people say that the Spaniards knew of the existence of Machu Picchu, they could never have found it. The truth would be that the location would only be known by local inhabitants, until the time of its discovery, the year of 1911, when Hiram Bingham with th

Citadel of Machu Picchu

One of the 7 Wonders of the modern world Declared cultural heritage of humanity since 1983 by UNESCO Lost City - Sacred City - Cradle of the Inca Empire , Machupicchu Located 2,430 meters high in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu was probably the most amazing architectural realization of the Inca Empire in Its apogee Its walls, terraces and gigantic ramps give the impression of having been sculpted in the escarpments of the rock, as if they were part of it. The natural frame, located on the eastern slope of the Andes, is part of the upper Amazon Basin, which has a very varied flora and fauna. Where is Machu Picchu? The archaeological zone is located on the left bank of the Vilcanota river, in the Kusi Chaka creek, until the mouth of the Alabama river. In the district of Machu Picchu, province of Urubamba, the department of Cusco at 112.5 km. northeast of the city of Cusco in Peru. To get to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, you can choose tw

Cusco Historic - The "Middle Of The World" In The Andes

In The Majestic Empire Of The Incas Lake titicaca is the place wherefrom it is said that arised Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo , as the founding couple who, after having walked accompanied by their suite, sunk a golden scepter on Mount Wanacaure, situated South of Cusco, at an altitude of 4,089 ma.s.l. Legends tell that the foundation of Cusco started there. According to the chronicles, since about 1200, there were fourteen Inkas who dominated the Huatanay River Valley in which is presently erected the city of Cusco and constituted the territory of the Tawantinsuyo (tawaintisuyo) in less than two centuries. The greatness of the Imperial Cusco came about with the inca pachacuteq (9no Inka), as it did not correspond to t he size of the city, but rather to the extension and expansion of its territories. After the defeat of the Chancas, the inkas defeated their worst enemies, thus easing their way in the conquest of all the cultural groups who existed at the time, in the Southern part o