Humantay Lake Tour
Humantay Lake
- The Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco is a popular full-day trek to the high altitude Laguna Humantay at 4250 meters (13943 feet) in the Vilcabamba Mountain Range.
- Laguna Humantay is a hidden gem with turquoise waters nestled between snow-capped mountains at the base of Humantay Mountain, fed by melting glaciers.
- The lake is a common stop on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, a well-known alternative to the 4 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu.
- Humantay Lake and Mountain are sacred to the Andean people, with a history of Incan priests offering tributes to mother nature.
- Traditions like K’intu and Apacheta are still practiced to preserve the environment and cultural heritage; K’intu involves seeking blessings from the mountain God – Apus with coca leaves, while Apacheta is a ritual of piling stones to express gratitude and seek safe travels.
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