{"id":865,"date":"2019-02-19T17:33:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T17:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=865"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:29:45","slug":"lares-the-sacred-water-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/lares-the-sacred-water-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Lares, the sacred water route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sacred Valley of the Inca<\/strong><\/a><strong>s<\/strong> is one of the most fertile and beautiful places in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/city-tour-cusco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cusco<\/strong><\/a> region. The Vilcanota river crosses in the middle of the mountains with a special characteristic: they say it\u2019s the only river in the valley that flows into the Atlantic ocean, meaning it\u2019s the only one that flows in the opposite direction of all the rest. Immense snow-covered mountains accompany corn fields from above. To start our trek on the <strong>Lares<\/strong> trail, we need to leave from <strong>Calca<\/strong>, a small town in this magical valley, where we\u2019ll take a detour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After almost two hours in the car, we\u2019ll arrive at the town of <strong>Lares<\/strong> where we\u2019ll find some exquisite, medicinal, miraculous hot springs. If you have any type of muscular or bone pain, you\u2019ll doubly enjoy this visit. After a dip, your connection to these water will be inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The path is intense, but not as hard as others. The rivers will always be roaring beside you. Impressive waterfalls will surprisingly appear before you to help you relax. You\u2019ll also see eyes of water of every color: blue, green, yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in Andean culture, this trail will be your favorite since you can go through various countryside communities who raise llamas and alpacas and, besides that, they try to keep their traditions alive, among which their gorgeous fabrics stand out. Textile arts in these communities are very impressive. Take advantage of this opportunity to make new friends and open your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To continue, we\u2019ll leave you with 8 pictures you can enjoy of this trek without leaving your house.<\/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-pacchayocc-waterfall\" data-level=\"2\">1. Pacchayocc waterfall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-pirqa-in-the-middle-of-the-mountains\" data-level=\"2\">2. Pirqa in the middle of the mountains<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-precious-green-lagoon\" data-level=\"2\">3. Precious, green lagoon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-qochayocc\" data-level=\"2\">4. Qochayocc<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-qanchispaccha\" data-level=\"2\">5. Qanchispaccha<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-little-blue-lagoon\" data-level=\"2\">6. Little, blue lagoon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-girl-wearing-sophisticated-textiles\" data-level=\"2\">7. Girl wearing sophisticated textiles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-the-dogs-affectionate-companions\" data-level=\"2\">8. The dogs, affectionate companions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-pacchayocc-waterfall\">1. Pacchayocc waterfall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautiful waterfall appears surprisingly in front of you and brings relief after the first part of the hike. Listen to its roaring, and fill yourself with its energy as you stand beside it before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1.-Pacchayocc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1.-Pacchayocc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful waterfall on lares trail \" class=\"wp-image-868\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-pirqa-in-the-middle-of-the-mountains\">2. Pirqa in the middle of the mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pirqa was raised with ancient Andean construction techniques. Its purpose is to store various products and protect them from rain. Besides that, it has a pen to hold some animals. The tranquility you feel there is incomparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2.-Pirqa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2.-Pirqa-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pirqa, little house in Lares\" class=\"wp-image-869\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-precious-green-lagoon\">3. Precious, green lagoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautiful lagoon seems to illuminate the panorama with its green light. The color of this lagoon can change in seconds with the sun or the waters\u2019 movement. Are these the multi-colored eyes of the Pachamama?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3.-Laguna-verde.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3.-Laguna-verde-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Green lagoon at Lares trail\" class=\"wp-image-873\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-qochayocc\">4. Qochayocc <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advancing through this trail means passing through a constellation of lagoons. This area is called Qochayocc, and from the heights we can see how they take in the light of the sun which, little by little, makes space between the rainclouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4.-Qochayocc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4.-Qochayocc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Water bodies at Qochayocc in Lares\" class=\"wp-image-874\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-qanchispaccha\">5. Qanchispaccha<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The number seven is magical in the Andean world. Because of that, we believe this waterfall must be really special. As soon as you see the beauty of Qanchispacca or Seven Waterfalls, you\u2019ll feel potent vibrations in your heart. The waterfall is powerful, but its origin is nothing less than a tranquil lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/5.-Qanchispaccha.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/5.-Qanchispaccha-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Qanchispaccha waterfall in Lares trail\" class=\"wp-image-875\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-little-blue-lagoon\">6. Little, blue lagoon <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Lares trail, it\u2019s impossible not to connect with the water, the essence of life on our planet. The variety of colors the lagoons can take here is really surprising: green, blue, turquoise, yellow, etc. Discover your favorite color, and carry its energy home with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.-Laguna-azul.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.-Laguna-azul-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Blue lagoon at Lares trail\" class=\"wp-image-876\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-girl-wearing-sophisticated-textiles\">7. Girl wearing sophisticated textiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Textile arts from this area have lasted 500 years and, actually, are gaining more validity and importance. We should remember that every color and symbol in these textiles has a deep meaning and isn\u2019t just a decoration. If you want to acquire these looms, the community of Quiswarani is the ideal place. Support these communities with your purchase!<\/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-8-the-dogs-affectionate-companions\">8. The dogs, affectionate companions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the Lares trail, you\u2019ll feel the company of not just the water but also the loving dogs. Some will accompany you, wagging their tails, while others will bark as you walk past because they\u2019re loyal protectors of their territories. From high up, you\u2019ll see them helping their owners in their work of shepherding.<\/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=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/The-wonderful-scenery-of-the-Lares-trek.jpg\" alt=\"The wonderful scenery of the Lares trek\" class=\"wp-image-9311\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The wonderful scenery of the Lares trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">As you\u2019ve seen, the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Lares<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> trail is impressive: magical water, very fine textiles and deep connection with nature. 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