Peru Humanity Lake, Cusco Region
This lake one of the most beautiful and sacred ones "near" Cusco. Its turquoise water with the mountains of Salkantay (6,270 m) in the background is just outstanding.
Photography Tips
Place a person for scale.
Travel Information
From the marked parking lot you can start the 7km (round trip) hike. Plan more time for the way there, because it is basically permanently quite steep upwards.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
05:20 - 18:17
| current local time: 07:46
Photo Themes
high mountains
Hiking trail
Mountain Lake
mountain panorama
mountain view
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