HUMANTAY: beautiful turquoise lagoon among the snowy mountains
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Humantay located to 128.8 km from the city of Cusco, is a gorgeous turquoise lake that simply cannot go unnoticed by nature lovers, is considered one of the most beautiful and sacred lakes in Cusco.
Its turquoise waters with the snow-capped mountains of Salkantay (6,270 m) in the background, whisper directly to you the reason why it is so popular.
Due to its distance from the city of Cusco, the tour to this destination takes place all day, you must travel about 3 hours and half by road, passing through the towns of Limatambo and Mollepata, until you reach the community of Soraypampa, where the walk to the lagoon begins.
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Trip Highlights
DISTANCE FROM CUSCO CITY
3 hours and half
ALTITUDE
Lagoon 4200 m.s. n. m
SEASON
In Cusco Region there are just two seasons the dry season from May-October, and the rainy season from November-April.
WEATHER
Temperatures tend to be highest in the mid-afternoon around 20 ° C and cooler at nights and mornings, the minimum temperature is 0° C on July.
OPENING HOURS
The lagoon does not have a control point, therefore, it is possible to view it without time restrictions, however, to appreciate the beauty of the lagoon a sunny day is required.
BASIC SERVICES
There are not areas to charge cell phones and devices.
RESTAURANTS
There are no restaurants suitable for visitors
HOTELS
There are no hotels, but there are bungalows
RESTROOMS
There are no restrooms