Recommendations for visiting the Humantay Lake. The beautiful turquoise Humantay Lake is located in the city of Cusco, in the district of Mollepata, Anta. It is currently a popular tourist attraction and visited for Peruvian and international travelers.
Lake Humantay Recommendations
• Good physical fitness is recommended.
• Not recommended for people with back, heart, or respiratory problems, or pregnant women.
• It’s recommended to go with a tour. It’s not recommended to go alone.
• You can hire a horse from the locals, but only for one-way travel. Returning is not recommended as the trail is rocky.
• Bring a jacket for the cold, trekking shoes, a hat, gloves, sunscreen, water, a snack, and money in soles for personal expenses.
• Do not wear gold or silver objects, such as chains, bracelets, or necklaces. They can attract lightning. Wearing any type of metal is not recommended.
• Visit Lake Humantay during your last few days in Cusco. This way, you’ll be acclimatized and the weather won’t affect you much.
