This is one of the most important cultural tours of Ausangate, where we show you our culture, experiences, gastronomy, crafts, agriculture that we have maintained since our ancestors. In each of our trips we always go with the intention of getting to know the culture of a destination in depth, being part of the actions that take place in the communities, as is the lifestyle of these people. In this opportunity, we belong to a community called Pacchanta, it is located at the foot of the Nevado Ausangate and we are presenting the Ausangate cultural route which we have called "Ausangate Experience" in this two-day tour we show you our culture, how we live, what we do daily in this beautiful cultural destination.
Total distance: 17 km on foot
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Daily walking time: 1 hour on the first day and 5 hours on the second day
Optimal season: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Maximum altitude: 4634 m.a.s.l.
Minimum altitude: 4334 masl.
Temperatures: 9-15 °C during the day, -8 °C at night
Road type: rough with stones
A route to know the cultural legacy of a town, far from the city of Cusco. Living a culture and its people is the reward of every traveler.
Beginning of the Trip to the Ausangate Community Pacchanta Annex at 5:00 am in the morning. We will arrive at approximately 8:15 am, where the entire travel team, artisans, alpaca breeders, community members will give us a welcome reception. This day we will do the following activities:
This day is destined for adventure next to the Nevado del Ausangate mountain and the 7 lagoons of Ausangate. Early we start with the local breakfast, to start the 5-hour walk through the Ausangate lagoons.