{"id":850,"date":"2019-02-19T16:57:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T16:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=850"},"modified":"2025-09-02T18:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T23:19:48","slug":"instapost-8-pictures-to-discover-the-magic-of-the-lares-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/instapost-8-pictures-to-discover-the-magic-of-the-lares-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"InstaPost: 8 pictures to discover the magic of the Lares trail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Lares<\/strong> trail has incomparable natural beauty. Along the whole path, you\u2019ll find rivers, lagoons, waterfalls and impressive views of the snowy peaks. Besides all this, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to make friends as you pass through different countryside communities who work raising llamas and alpacas, as well as developing their traditional textile arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This route keeps captivating more and more people from all over the world, and so that you have an idea of its beauty, we want to show you 8 photos we\u2019ve found on Instagram. If you like the pictures, don\u2019t forget to follow these instagrammers and share this blog. You can also follow Salkantay Trekking on Instagram: @SalkantayTrekking<\/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-1-healing-hot-springs\" data-level=\"2\">1. Healing hot springs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-mountains-that-point-to-the-sky\" data-level=\"2\">2. Mountains that point to the sky<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-the-colorful-eyes-of-the-pachamama\" data-level=\"2\">3. The colorful eyes of the Pachamama<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-a-path-filled-with-magic\" data-level=\"2\">4. A path filled with magic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-sophisticated-ancient-art\" data-level=\"2\">5. Sophisticated ancient art<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-be-part-of-the-andean-culture\" data-level=\"2\">6. Be part of the Andean culture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-make-new-friends-change-your-world\" data-level=\"2\">7. Make new friends, change your world<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-dogs-humans-eternal-companions\" data-level=\"2\">8. Dogs: Humans\u2019 eternal companions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-healing-hot-springs\">1. Healing hot springs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Lares<\/strong> trail generally starts with a visit to this complex of hot springs. Many visitors don\u2019t just come to relax but also to take advantage of the medicinal properties of these waters.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1.-willbkbk.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1.-willbkbk-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hot springs on Lares\" class=\"wp-image-853\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: @willbkbk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-mountains-that-point-to-the-sky\">2. Mountains that point to the sky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mountains on this path appear to be the frozen giants of ancient legends. Many of these mountains have sharp points, as if they were fingers pointing to the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2.-richojaip-Cusco.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2.-richojaip-Cusco-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mountains on Lares trek\" class=\"wp-image-854\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: @richojaip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-colorful-eyes-of-the-pachamama\">3. The colorful eyes of the Pachamama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most impressive details of the <strong>Lares<\/strong> route are the lagoons that appear little by little along the trail. The color of these waters vary: turquoise, green, blue, yellow, etc. Some people say they are the homes of mermaids.<\/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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trail-to-lares-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Groups traveling with the Salkantay Trekking team on the trail of Lares\" class=\"wp-image-9861\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trail of Lares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-a-path-filled-with-magic\">4. A path filled with magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Lares<\/strong> trek has a peculiar energy. When you visit it, let yourself be carried away by that&nbsp; magical feeling that will allow you to connect with nature and even talk to it. You don\u2019t believe us?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4.-wetime_lifesgood.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4.-wetime_lifesgood-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow in Lares trail\" class=\"wp-image-856\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: @wetime_lifesgood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-sophisticated-ancient-art\">5. Sophisticated ancient art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you looked closely at the designs in the woman\u2019s blanket in this photo? Did you know that these symbols have deep meanings? Textile-making in <strong>Peru<\/strong> is an age-old art and, because of this, it\u2019s incredibly amazing. When you come to <strong>Lares<\/strong>, you\u2019ll see beautiful outfits in the communities of <strong>Cach\u00edn<\/strong>, <strong>Rosaspata<\/strong> and<strong> Choquecancha.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/5.-nofixedplans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/5.-nofixedplans-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sophisticated textile art in Lares route\" class=\"wp-image-857\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: @nofixedplans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-be-part-of-the-andean-culture\">6. Be part of the Andean culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lares trail allows you to dive into the <strong>Andean<\/strong> culture. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to try out some traditional outfits and even buy them, if you\u2019d like. Always treat the people you see with respect, and say hello to them affectionately when you meet them in your path.<\/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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/highlights-lares-trek-machu-picchu.jpg\" alt=\"Lares: Typical Fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-3591\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lares: Typical Fabrics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-make-new-friends-change-your-world\">7. Make new friends, change your world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling isn\u2019t just about seeing fantastic places but also meeting the people that live in those fantastic places. Give yourself time as you walk in silence through these impressive landscapes to reflect on the injustices that devastate the world, and share your love equally with everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7.-cristabelvillegas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7.-cristabelvillegas-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Two women at the snow\" class=\"wp-image-859\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: @cristabelvillegas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-dogs-humans-eternal-companions\">8. Dogs: Humans\u2019 eternal companions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the people in this place raise llamas and alpacas, it\u2019s not difficult to meet playful dogs on the trail. You\u2019ll hear their barking from far away, and you\u2019ll see them helping the shepherd with their work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/8.-georgiaraw_-Brasil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/8.-georgiaraw_-Brasil-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Girl and dog on Lares trail\" class=\"wp-image-860\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: @georgiaraw_<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do you feel motivated now to visit Lares? You can go to the website of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/\"> <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/\">Salkantay Trekking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/\">(by clicking here)<\/a><\/strong> and see the options we can offer you. Lares will change your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lares trail has incomparable natural beauty. Along the whole path, you\u2019ll find rivers, lagoons, waterfalls and impressive views of the snowy peaks. 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