Humantay Lake: A Beautiful Blue-Water Lagoon

Humantay Lake or blue lagoon is a lovely blue lagoon in Cusco, located around 75 kilometers northwest of Cusco and the south of Machu Picchu. Humantay Lake is a hidden gem in Peru.It is a popular side trip for hikers on the Salkantay Trail, which is a gorgeous trek alternative to the Inca Trail. The emerald waters and the massive glacier combine to form a beautiful Humantay lake.

Before organizing a tour to Humantay Lake, I would suggest you read the below section for complete guidance about the trip.

Significance of Humantay Lake

Humantay Lake is renowned for the stunning blue and green water and snowy mountains. These colors form as a result of mineral flux from melting glaciers in the Humantay and Salkantay mountains. You can’t escape from the magnificent view of an emerald blue lake surrounded by high Andes jagged peaks where fog and clouds sweep throughout the day. The Humantay trek begins at 12,700 feet and ends at 13,900 feet. Thus, one should visit the beautiful Lake to aspire his/her spirituality with the natural beauty of the mountains.

Laying between the Salkantay Mountain and Humantay Mountain, the beautiful emerald-watered Humantay Lake is popular for its beauty and hiking. You will see an amazing scenery while trekking alongside the trail of Salkantay. Well known for its bright emerald water, with fantastic color, and surrounded by snowcapped mountains, Humantay Lake will also give an experience of seeing the exotic fauna and flora of nature making your full-day trek a memory to save forever. Have a stunning experience of presence two snowcapped mountains at the same, Salkantay Mountain and Humantay Mountain, and enter in the world like a paradise where the melting snow fills this colored lake. You would never want to miss this experience.

Getting to Humantay Lake

The Salkantay Trek (a five-day route to Picchu Machu) most often leads to Humantay Lake. If you choose a shorter trip, there are one-day options for visiting Humantay Lake that depart from Cusco. While the journey is simple, it is critical to be well acclimatized before embarking on it to avoid any medical issues.

When to go to Humantay Lake

The weather in the Peruvian Andes might be severe. There are two different seasons you can expect.The dry season in Peru usually beginsin May and ends in October. This season is distinguished by bright blue sky, glorious sunshine, and lower humidity. This is the highest hiking time in Peru. The other season is a rainy season which starts in October and ends in April. In this season, the weather there will be too cold and wet for our tourists to comfortably take in the beauty of the blue water lagoon of Humantay Lake. Although you can visit the lake at any time in the year but our best recommendations are to visit the lake in the dry season. Therefore, October is the best time to go there for a tour as it’s also a shoulder month having mixed weather.

What to do at Humantay Lake ?

• You can make offering to Pachamama, also known as Inca Mother Earth, when you get to the lake. The Pachamama is made of coca leaves. You can also make little stack of rocks or an ‘el hito de Piedras,’ to dedicate to the mountain. If you have the time, you may trek around the corner of Lake to get a 360° view of the spectacular scenery.\
• There is nothing more attractive background for a perfect picnic than this beautiful view of the Humantay Lake. Have snacks and lunch with you to the lake and enjoy your one of the most memorable picnics ever in a place surrounding by the mountains and mesmerizing blue water. Just never forget to take your belongings back with you.
• If you are an adventurous person then you can also take a swim in the glacial temperature. Wouldn’t it will be an exciting experience to swim in the lovely blue emerald lagoon cold waters surrounding by the lush green mountain, beautiful scenery and cool breeze. After will never forget this adventurous experience.
• Alongside with above mention things to do you can also do hiking and paddle boarding at the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake.
• This tour to Humantay Lake gives you a great chance to practice your photographic skills. The journey will give you a good chance to capture the stunning beauty of nature in the ways of mountains, blue sky, lovely blue emerald lagoon cold waters, flora and fauna. Enjoy this trip by capturing your moments with your friends and family.

What to bring while going to Humantay Lake

If you travel with a traveling agency, you do not need to worry about food and other necessary items. The traveling agency will provide you everything related to the journey. If you’re going alone, through public transport, then you’ll need to pack your food and water. The water in Peru is not drinkable. You have to fill plenty of water in your reusable water bottles before going on the journey. You can also use a SteriPen, which purifies water and eliminates the need for plastic bottles. We recommend bringing snacks, bananas, and walnuts with you as far as food is concerned.

The other necessary things you should bring are mentioned below:

• Bring a hat and sunglasses to protect yourself from UV radiation
• Because the sun is so powerful in Peru, you should always use sunscreen while going outside.
• Wear warm and light clothes as temperature changes in Peru especially at night time.
• Wear excellent quality hiking boots.
• Bring a first aid gadget with you just in case of an emergency.
• Bring a camera and smartphones to capture natural scenic beauty.
• Bring a swimsuit and towels with you if you have decided to take a swim in the lake.
• Carry a camera and extra film to capture the beautiful scenery of the lake and the moments of your tour.
• Take some cash with you.
• Bring your passport and identity just in case of use.

Don’t miss visiting the amazing blue water Lake.

Hello Peru Tours organized tour to Humantay Lake is an excellent day trip or little excursion for all Peruvian visitors. Humantay Lake is an outstanding destination because of its natural beauty. The trip will provide you with exceptional and mind-blowing beautiful scenery. Take this journey across the Andes and enjoy every step along the way. Moreover, the tour to Humantay Lake is available on a friendly budget so that everyone can afford the trip. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us and reserve your seat for a beautiful journey.