{"id":5004,"date":"2022-09-12T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T10:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=5004"},"modified":"2024-09-16T11:51:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T16:51:06","slug":"humantay-lake-vs-lake-69-hidden-gems-of-the-peruvian-andes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/humantay-lake-vs-lake-69-hidden-gems-of-the-peruvian-andes\/","title":{"rendered":"Humantay Lake vs. Lake 69: The Hidden Gems of the Peruvian Andes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a hiking junkie,&nbsp;<strong>Peru<\/strong>&nbsp;is the place for you! Several of the world\u2019s very best hikes are found in this wonderland of snowcaps and forests, waiting to astound you with their natural beauty. It\u2019s a challenge to make it to the best spots in the Peruvian Andes, making these hidden gems even more worthwhile. Among the white peaks of Peru, the most beautifully breathtaking places are the glacial lakes, surprisingly turquoise and crystalline. Two of the country\u2019s most popular are&nbsp;<strong>Humantay Lake in Cusco<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Lake 69 in Huaraz<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both can be done as a day trip or as part of a longer trek. Of course, the sparkling waters aren\u2019t the only draw of this hike. The landscapes you\u2019ll hike through are also extraordinary and one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-humantay-lake-cusco\" data-level=\"2\">Humantay Lake: Cusco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-lake-69-huaraz\" data-level=\"2\">Lake 69: Huaraz<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So to help you plan out your Peru itinerary, how do the two compare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-humantay-lake-cusco\">Humantay Lake: Cusco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Humantay Lake is, without a doubt, one of the top destinations in the Cusco area! Nestled between the sacred mountains of Apu Salkantay and Apu Humantay, it\u2019s a spiritually-charged must-see. Its amazing gradient of light blues, greens, and turquoise will shock you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This majestic lake\u2019s claim to fame is in its colors, of course.&nbsp;<strong>The hues are more vibrant and varied than Lake 69<\/strong>&nbsp;and unlike its competitor, Humantay has a ridge around it that you can climb up to get a panoramic view of the water and its surroundings. The hike starts in a wide-open valley surrounded by snowy peaks and continues up a rocky path with little vegetation until you find yourself at the foot of a huge glacier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trip to Humantay also offers some conveniences. There\u2019s a small souvenir and snack shop and rustic restaurant near the trailhead and a snack shop just as you arrive at the lake itself. You\u2019ll leave out of Cusco, the tourism hub of Peru, so getting here definitely won\u2019t be out of the way in your travel plans. To top it all off, the multi-day trek passing by Humantay ends at one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World and #1 destination in Peru, Machu Picchu!<br>Be advised, though, that you won\u2019t be alone on your hike to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/salkantay-humantay-lake-2d\/\">Humantay<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s immensely popular and more crowded than 69 Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Humantay-Lake-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Humantay Lake: Cusco\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HUMANTAY LAKE: CUSCO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Humantay-Lake-Cusco-Peru.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic photo of the Humantay lake\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PANORAMIC PHOTO OF THE HUMANTAY LAKE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lake-69-huaraz\">Lake 69: Huaraz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake 69, named so due to its placement on a list of the almost 300 glacial lakes of the Huascaran National Park, is another incredible place to appreciate the natural charm of the Andes\u2019 bright blue glacial lakes.&nbsp;<strong>Found in the shadow of Peru\u2019s highest peak, Huascaran<\/strong>, you certainly can\u2019t go wrong with this one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake 69 is in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Natural World Heritage Site, so there\u2019s no doubt it\u2019s something incredibly special. The hike starts flat, following a river among the trees and surrounded by small waterfalls branching off of the river. You\u2019ll pass stone shacks, as well as a small lake along the path, before the last zig-zag ascent into wonderland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The region of Peru where this lake is found is the mountaineering and adventure tourism capital of the country and is world-renowned for its unequaled beauty and extensive network of trails. Here, you\u2019ll find a place that\u2019s not just for hiking but also for mountain climbing, ice climbing, trail running, glacier walking, advanced mountaineering, biking, and camping.&nbsp;<br>Being in the northern Peruvian Andes, it\u2019s not on the typical tourist\u2019s itinerary \u2013 it\u2019s far from Lima, Cusco, and other popular cities.&nbsp;<strong>It\u2019s less crowded than Humantay Lake<\/strong>, but I still wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s quite off-the-beaten path (though many other trails in the area definitely are). It\u2019s a challenging trek not for the faint of heart, but it\u2019s well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lake69-@karlabanto.jpg\" alt=\"@karlabanto | Lake 69: Huaraz\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@KARLABANTO | LAKE 69: HUARAZ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lake69-@belgicaarce02.jpg\" alt=\"@belgicaarce02 | Lake 69: Huaraz\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@BELGICAARCE02 | LAKE 69: HUARAZ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have to choose one of the two, here are the stats to help you decide which:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Humantay Lake-Cusco<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lake 69-Huaraz<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Driving time (one way)<\/strong><\/td><td>3.5 hours from Cusco<\/td><td>3 hrs from Huaraz 2 hrs from Caraz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hiking time (round trip)<\/strong><\/td><td>3-4 hours<\/td><td>5-6 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level of difficulty<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Challenging<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lake altitude<\/strong><\/td><td>4200 MASL \/ 13,780 FASL<\/td><td>4600 MASL \/ 15,090 FASL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Altitude gain&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>400 meters \/ 1310 feet<\/td><td>800 meters \/ 2620 feet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entrance fee<\/strong><\/td><td>10 soles&nbsp;<\/td><td>30 soles (1 day)60 soles (2-3 days)150 soles (4+ days)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trailhead<\/strong><\/td><td>Soraypampa<\/td><td>Llanganuco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mountain Range<\/strong><\/td><td>Vilcabamba<\/td><td>Cordillera Blanca<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Associated multi-day hike<\/strong><\/td><td>Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (4-5 days)<\/td><td>Santa Cruz Trek (3-4 days)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Can you swim?<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Campsites at the trailhead?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Camping allowed at the lake?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>No&nbsp;<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Panoramic view?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Waterfalls?<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>On the typical tourism circuit?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lake69-@places.without.doors_.jpg\" alt=\"@places.without.doors | Lake 69-Huaraz\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@PLACES.WITHOUT.DOORS | LAKE 69-HUARAZ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/humantay-lake-peru.jpg\" alt=\"Humantay Lake-Cusco\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HUMANTAY LAKE-CUSCO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So which one?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These two Andean glacial lakes have so much in common and are so breathtakingly gorgeous that it\u2019s hard to know which to choose if you only have time for one. The most obvious factor would be your travel itinerary and which cities will be your bases during your time in\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-best-places-to-stay-in-peru\/\">Peru<\/a><\/strong>. Huaraz is in the north between Lima, Cajamarca, and Iquitos. Cusco is in the south between Lima, Arequipa, and Puno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also check out other attractions in the area of each lake to see which set interests you more. Huaraz\u2019s hiking is often compared to experiences in the&nbsp;<em>Himalayas of Nepal!<\/em>&nbsp;If you\u2019re in search of an intense bout of adventure sports and adrenaline-pumping challenges in paradise, that\u2019s mostly what you\u2019ll find there. But&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/9-fun-things-do-cusco\/\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;offers a more diverse assortment of destinations and activities. 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