How to get to Humantay Lake from Cusco?
To get to the Humantay Lake from the City of Cusco in our tour the following tour is made.
Cusco – Mollepata: In this route we go to the north-west of the city of Cusco, to the town of Mollepata, this journey in mobility is approximately 2 hours, with a totally paved road passing through the valley and populated with limatambo.
Mollepata – Soraypampa: This road is a dirt road or dirt road to the high forest of Cusco, this journey has a duration of 1 hour
Soraypampa – Humantay Lake: already starting the trek from soraypampa one can make the journey in 45 min up to 1h 30 min according to their physical capacity.
Where is the Humantay Lake located?
The Humantay Lake next to its snow-covered lake of the same name is located north-west of the city of Cusco, in the town of Soraypampa, belonging to the District of Mollepata, Province of Anta, Department of Cusco, Peru. Humantay Lake is at the coordinates Longitude: 72 ° 37’2.43 “W, Latitude: 13 ° 24’41.72” S
Can I visit the Humantay Lake on my own?
Of course, for which you must hire a guide who knows the route and this certificate, unfortunately at the moment there are no trucks or public transport that takes you to this place you must do in particular mobility, that is why the best recommendation is to do with a travel agency, we have daily departures and we give you the opportunity to reserve your space or travel space, just send an email to info@incajungle.com
Altitudes on the trek to Humantay Lake?
We have the following altitudes in trekking to humantay:
Point A: Beginning of the Trekking the town of Soraypampa at 3,875 m.s.n.m. (12,714 feet)
Point B: Camps for the route from Salkantay to Machu Picchu 3,908 m.s.n.m. (12,822 feet)
Point C: Half way this is a resting place 4,125 m.s.n.m. (12,, 534 feet)
Point D: Humantay Lake at an altitude of 4,180 m.s.n.m. (12,714 feet)
Point E: Viewpoint of the Lake at an altitude of 4,200 m.s.n.m. (13,780 feet)
Altitudes in trekking route to the Humantay lagoon
How much distance does one walk to reach the Humantay Lake?
We start the walk in the town of Soraypampa from this point to the Humantay Lake is a distance of 2.25 km away, the average time to arrive is 45 min to 1h 20min.
What does Humantay and Salkantay mean?
Humantay means Head of the gods, this is possibly due to being located on the slopes that overlooks the High Jungle. Salkantay means “wild mountain” indomitable.
What is the difficulty of the Route to Humantay Lake?
The one day hike to the Humantay Lake has an average difficulty. Since the walking time is 1 h 20 min doing a route of 2.25 km and the demand is moderate.
Why does the Humantay Lake have turquoise coloration?
The turquoise color of the humantay Lake is due to the crystallinity of the water and the microalgae, possibly of the species Microcystis aeruginosa and Oscillatoria, this even in research and analysis, this would be the factor of said coloration to this beautiful lake.
