This beautiful lagoon is located in the Mollepata district of the Province of Anta, to the North East of the Department of Cusco. It is surrounded by impressive snow-capped mountains, which are part of the Vilcabamba mountain range and close to the sacred snow-capped mountain of Salkantay (6,271 meters / 20,574 feet). The lagoon is at an altitude of 4,215 meters. It is under the skirts of the snowy Humantay (5,450 meters). Huma = (head of the gods) Tay = place where you live. The tribes of the jungle considered it to be located on the slope that overlooks the high jungle.The turquoise color that presents the lagoon, is because of the presence of green microalgae (Mycrocystis Auruginosa, oscillatory and minerals), which next to the Sky reflection results in its banks presenting multicolored hues. turning this place into magical and mysterious. It is considered one of the natural wonders of Peru. On its banks we will find mounds of stones (apachetas). It is a form of thanks to the pacha mama (mother earth) for allowing us to reach the place without any problem.
We have professional guides knowledgeable about culture and tradition. They are properly trained since they will be in charge of making their trip a unique, safe and pleasant experience. Our agency is committed to offering and providing quality service, always promoting sustainable tourism
We will pick you up, with our own tourist transport from their respective hotels. Our trip will be to Mollepata (Northeast town of Cusco). On the tour we will pass through Limatambo (flowery valley), Also, we will make stops at the Mirador de Marcahuasi and observe the archaeological remains of this place, we will pass through the Hacienda del Mirador, distinguished for belonging to one of the former presidents of Peru, David Samanez Ocampo. After 2 hours we will arrive in Mollepata where we will have our breakfast. Then we will continue our trip by car to Soraypampa 3,912 meters, Starting point of our hike to Humantay Lagoon where we will appreciate a beautiful scenery, with breathtaking views of the snowy Humantay and Salkantay, after a brief explanation. We will return to the bus station in Soraypampa, where our car waits for us to take us back on the same road, again we will make a stop in Mollepata for Lunch and continue by car to the city of Cusco, where we will leave you near your hotel.
• Maximum height: 4,215 meters / 12,037 feet
• Minimum height: 3,096 meters / 10,157 feet
• Trek duration: 2 hours
• Trekking distance: 2 km
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Climate: Cold Temperate
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
