Iquitos town
The city cannot be reached by road. The only way to get to Iquitos is by planeor boat. From Lima,
13° 18′ 48.05″ S, 72° 35′ 13.48″ W
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Hidden gems of Peru’s highland region
Surrounded by snow capped mountains
The beautiful Humantay lake is situated at the bottom of an enormous glacier and surrounded by massive snowcapped mountains. It is well-known for its unbelievable turquoise water. The short hike to reach the lake takes approximately 2 hours round-trip and is rated moderate. The entrance fee to the trail is $3 per person.
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Located in the Andes of Peru in the Cusco Region
How to get there:
From Cusco, you can hire a taxi or a rental car and go on your own to the national park where the hike to Humantay lake starts. You can also book a one day hiking tour from one of the many Cusco agencies.
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This lake is sooooo pretty! I saw it while hiking to the Machu Picchu, on Salkantay trek. There are some day trips as well, but if you like hiking I definitely recommend going on Salkantay trek to see this lake!