The Humantay lagoon is the most beautiful lake in Cusco, and it certainly surprises us more and more every day. It is a turquoise-colored lake, located in the middle of the Andes mountains.

The Humantay lagoon is formed as a product of the melting of the Humantay snow-capped mountain, part of the Salkantay mountain.

What differentiates the Humantay Lagoon from other lagoons is the natural color it has because it does not have much marine flora in its waters and has a color that is indescribable in words, but understandable to the eye.

It forms a unique landscape, where travelers seek to capture the ideal moment with their cameras capturing a wonderful and magical landscape at the same time.

All this and more makes Humantay a very visited place by all the tourists who visit Cusco.

Location

Lake Humantay is a 2-hour walk from the community of Soraypampa, in the district of Mollepata, province of Anta, department of Cusco, about 2 hours by car from the city of Cusco.

How to get to Humantay Lake?

To reach this natural wonder you will have to take a car from Cusco to Mollepata, at the Arcopata bus terminal for about 2 hours.

After breakfast you will have to hire the services of a cab driver to take you to Soraypampa. The cab will charge you an approximate fare of S/20.00 and if by chance there are more people who want to go it will be less.

Then you will have to pay the entrance fee to Lake Humantay (S/ 10.00).

After arriving in Soraypampa you will have to walk at least 2 hours to get to the lake (if you don’t want to walk you can rent a horse). The first 30 minutes of walking are half flat and the rest is uphill.

Keep in mind that you probably won’t find any mobility to return, so I recommend you to arrange with the cab driver to wait for you or to come and pick you up, there you can negotiate the prices.

If you don’t find mobility, there are accommodations that range from 20 to 40 soles, there are also camping areas (bring your tent) where you can stay. If you plan to camp, make sure you are warm enough, as it gets very cold at night.

Tour to the Humantay Lagoon

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Difficulty

The hike is not as difficult as the 7 colored mountain, it takes about 1 hour. It all depends on the physical condition of the tourist, it is not dangerous and requires moderate physical effort.

Recommendations

Bring warm clothes for the walk. If you are not in good physical condition for the walk, we recommend that you rent a horse.

Do not forget to bring a hat or cap, sunscreen, a jacket for the frīo and wind, trekking pants, appropriate shoes for the walk and a rain poncho.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to the Humantay Lagoon from Cusco?

You have 2 options, the first is to take a bus from Cusco to Mollepata, then a cab and walk to the lagoon, the second option and the recommended is to hire a tour.

What is the Humantay Lagoon?

It is a turquoise colored lagoon, located on the Salkantay to Machu Picchu route.

How many hours are there from Cusco to the Humantay Lagoon?

By car it is about 2 hours, then you will have to walk for about an hour.

How far is the Humantay Lagoon?

The walk takes about 1 hour, depending on your pace.

How much does it cost to go to Laguna Humantay?

Tours to Humantay cost an average of 100 soles (30 USD) to about, depending on the type of service.

How many meters high is Humantay Lagoon

This lagoon is 4,200 meters above sea level.

Did you have any doubts or questions about this destination?

Do not hesitate to contact us, we are Explorape, we will be happy to help and guide you in everything you need to know about this place.