Lares
Explore the Urubamba mountain range in contact with native communities and the living culture of the Peruvian Andes.
Trip Overview
The Lares Trek is one of the most attractive mountain routes in the Cusco region. It crosses the Urubamba mountain range, considered tropical due to its proximity to the Amazon jungle. During the trek, various high-Andean ecosystems such as rivers, forests, lagoons, waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains are explored, in addition to visiting native communities where ancestral culture is kept alive. The route ends in the town of Lares, known for its thermal and medicinal waters.
Highlights
Includes
- Informative meeting (in-person/virtual)
- Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
- Guided tour and accompaniment
- Full board (3 days / 2 nights)
- Camping
- Mountain equipment (tents)
- Porter/Muleteer
- Entrance to Lares hot springs
Not Included
- Personal mountain equipment (trekking pole, sleeping bag, insulation pad)
- Personal snacks
Itinerary
We depart from Urubamba by private transport to Huaran and then to Saywapata (3,200 m.a.s.l.)
Start of the trek. Ascent of approximately 3 hours.
Arrival at the community of Cancha Cancha. Rest, coca tea, and local snacks.
Continuation of the ascent and camping near Yanaqocha lagoon.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Requirements & What to Bring
To ensure a safe and pleasant experience, make sure you meet these requirements:
- Warm and waterproof clothing
- Personal water bottle
- Personal documents
- Cash
- Toiletries
- Swimwear and towel
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Sleeping bag
- Insulation pad
- Trekking poles
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