Information of the Valley of Lares Cusco

Lares is the name of a small village in the north of Cusco, starting in the Sacred Valley (in Huarán), where you will see thatched stone houses surrounded by alpacas and communities where you can appreciate the art and textiles that preserve these places.

The Lares trek to Machu Picchu road is moderate compared to the Inca Trail. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of different snow-capped mountains, beautiful lagoons, small waterfalls, and an original Inca stone path.

When you reach the Pachacuteq pass at 4500 m, you will have beautiful views of the snowy peaks of Pitusiray (5750m.) And Chicon (5500 m).

This Lares Valley is highly recommended. You will see beautiful landscapes and meet people typical of the area who maintain their customs and have a final destination, the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

You will be impressed when you go to the Lares Valley because this trip is fantastic for the eyes. Its mountains, landscape, ravines, spectacular sky, people, and clothes, particularly one, are impressive.

The Lares Valley is located in the Sacred Valley. On the way to Machu Picchu, one can make a detour to the town of Calca, where one can stop to buy supplies. You can also taste a delicious breakfast in the primary market of the village of Calca, and it is advisable to leave early.

Lares has allowed maintaining the hue of its Andean people. However, it is not too far from the Sacred Valley. If you do the Lares trek, it usually takes four days, including Machupicchu.

Lares’ thermal baths are medicinal and relaxing. Their yellowish color characterizes them. It is unknown precisely where the thermal waters come from, but they are very hygienic. The pools are built of stones to maintain cleanliness at the visitor’s height.

Hot Springs in Lares

The district of Lares is located in the province of Calca in the department of Cusco. It is a small town that still retains its traditions and customs.

The Hot Springs of Lares is located about 300 meters from the village of Lares in a northerly direction and can be accessed by paved tracks, by tourist bus, minibus, taxi, horse, etc.

The thermal baths are located at 3250 altitudes, a tourist attraction visited by foreign tourists, people of the locality, and national and regional groups.

There are six spacious pools, with temperatures between 36º and 44ºC, where you can relax peacefully.

The Lares road allows access to thermo-medicinal waters, beautiful photographic shoots of the fertile valley, experiential tourism, and archaeological remains. Who can do the Lares trek in Cusco at any time? However, it is recommended to avoid the months from November to April, when there is a rainy season and there may even be snow. If hiking during this time, the degree of difficulty of the route increases considerably.

• Activity: Walk.
• City: Calca.
• Region: Cusco.
• Province: Calca.
• District: Lares.

Activities in the Thermal Baths

The activities you can do in the surroundings of the thermal baths are:

• Camping
• Excursions
• Taking pictures and filming nature (flora)
• Hiking – Trekking

Services

• Topic
• Lodging House: Tents can also denote assembled
• Food / Beverage Kiosks—Snacks
• Sanitary facilities

We recommend bringing the following:

• Original passport for the respective controls
• Carry your Student Card (if you are a student)
• Swimsuit to enter the swimming pools
• Sleeping bag
• Purifying tablets for water.
• Walking shoes.
• Personal grooming tools.
• Photographic camera.
• Batteries for the camera.
• Sunblock and repellents.
• Hat or cap.
• Sunglasses.
• Plastic poncho.
• 01 liter of water for the first day.
• Extra money for unforeseen expenses.