Sunrise at Tres Cruces Paucartambo

Sunrise Tres Cruces Paucartambo Itinerary 

Get ready to experience one of nature’s most amazing phenomenons with a sunrise at the historic site of Tres Cruces in Paucartambo, Peru. Feel the beauty and magic of this fantastic moment!

Tres Cruces Sunrise Festival

At the top of Paucartambo, you have three best Sunrises from the Mirador de Tres Cruces, Cusco, Peru.

A few hours before Sunrise, the starry sky of Paucartambo illuminates the Mirador Tres Cruces. Before the Start of this stunning performance, following the tradition since the Spanish era, the ceremony of paying the land is to respect nature and have close relationships with people. Andean priests worshiped the most important Andes gods, the Sun and Mother Earth, fertility goddesses, etc.

This Sunrise festival is considered a reaction to the Andean world, and people thank the gods for their gifts and good luck. In ancient traditions, offerings included coca leaves, corn, wheat, quinoa, kiwi, sweets, fruits, precious metals, and various natural objects. When an Andean priest performs an early morning ceremony, musicians play regional songs during the ceremony.

As the sun rises from the Tres Cruces viewing platform in Paucartambo, a “white light” appears caused by the Sunrise. Light passes through the wet sky, distorting the image and giving the impression of three suns as each jumps from side to side. This mysterious film takes place at Sunrise, around 4:30 am in the winter, especially in June and July.

Tres Cruces Viewpoint Information

It is one of the three places in the world where you can see the winter solstice in ​​Paucartambo, in the National Park of Manu. Here, your eyes will witness a fantastic sunrise with different colors, shapes, and lights in ​​Paucartambo (Gateway to Manu Recreation).

Here, your eyes will catch the incredible sunset that can be seen from the top. Also, we can see the dawn in the forest of Manu National Park from the physical balcony of Akhanacu.

Local and foreign visitors visit this place to enjoy the highest mountain between Nevada (Ausangate), the Andean Valley, and the Paucartambo River. On the left, we can see a prominent mountain called Antisuyo Mountain.

Location of Mirador Tres Cruces

The Mirador Tres Cruces, or Acjanaco, is located in the Manu National Park, about an hour and a half from Paucartambo. Tres Cruces is more than 100 kilometers southeast of Cusco, about five hours from the city. However, the journey from Cusco to Paucartambo takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Helpful information within Manu National Park

1. Respect the park warden’s instructions.
2. Do not pull out flowers or catch any animal.
3. Walk on the established routes.
4. Do not litter, and keep the park clean.
5. Do not start a campfire to avoid potential wildfire.
6. Manu National Park Entry fees.

Acjanaco Sector – Tres Cruces

Tres Cruces Lookout: The Sun and Manu National Park’s vast jungle rises from Akhanacu’s natural balcony.

Sunrise Tres Cruces Paucartambo INCLUSION

Experience one of nature’s greatest shows: The Sunrise over Paucartambo atop the Tres Cruces historical site in Peru.

• Active itinerary with unique cultural features
• Private & personalized tours
• Excellent English-speaking tour guide.
• Private tourist transport with fuel + professional driver (H-1) + professional chauffeur for transfers.
• Ninamarca and Adjanaco Mirador Tres Cruces entrance fee
• Camping equipment.
  • Tent: 02 people in each.
  • One inflatable sleeping pad.
  • One Kitchen tent.
  • One cook.
  • Meals: 01 breakfast, one-afternoon tea, 02 lunches (box lunch), 01 dinner
• Oxygen tank & First aid kit
• Local taxes.

Tres Cruces Sunrise Tour NO INCLUSION

• All accommodation HOTELS in and around CUSCO for the excursions
• Spending money – allow approximately US$ 35-50 per day to cover meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips, and extras.
• Meals that do No described in the service.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or Snacks
• Phone calls / Radio calls or messages
• Tipping – an entirely personal gesture (guide & driver)

BRING to Tres Cruces Sunrise Tour

• Wear warm clothes for low temperatures “Complete thermal clothing.”
• Headlamp to light up at night and early morning
• 01 sleeping bag up to 15 degrees below zero is “the best because it’s cold.” Suppose you don’t bring a sleeping bag with you! You can rent it in the center of Cusco or around the main square.
• Rain gear
• Special shoes for trekking.
• Sunblock and caps to protect from ultraviolet rays
• Bottle of water to avoid dehydration and snacks like fruit o cookies.

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Visit Tres Cruces Sunrise – Let nature capture your heart as you witness breathtaking sunrises over Tres Cruces in Paucartambo, Peru. Experience this majestic view like never before!

The viewpoint of 03 Tres Cruces Sunrise Tour

It is located in Paucartambo, Province of Cusco in Peru, the history and location of Paucartambo, tourist attractions, Folklore, and dances of Paucartambo in the festivity of the Virgen del Carmen along with its customs and traditions. The route to Mirador de Tres Cruces starts from Paucartambo and continues to the Manu National Park. In the highest part of this road, at more than 4,000 meters of altitude, you can access the Tres Cruces viewpoint from the Acjanaco pass through a detour, from where you can appreciate the incredible Sunrise with a clear view of the low jungle.

What is the other name of the Tres Cruces Paucartambo?

Tres Cruces is called the “Balcony of the East” and is one of the only places to see this spectacle of lights and colors of all ranges. The use of warm clothing does recommend due to the low temperatures. Additionally, in the Amazon of southern Peru, we observe green beauty in all its immensity during the day. It is possible to see places like Patria and areas near Pilcopata and Pantiacolla.

When is the best season to visit Sunrise Tres Cruces Paucartambo?

The most recommended season to visit this place is between May, June, and July, especially suggesting full moon nights and dates close to the Virgen del Carmen festivities celebrated from July 15 to 18.

How is the trip to the Sunrise in Tres Cruces Paucartambo from Cusco?

The trip to Paucartambo from Cusco lasts approximately 03 hours.

Travel from Paucartambo to Mirador de Acjanaco. There is no regular transport to go to the Mirador 03 Cruces. You have to rent a car or van depending on the number of people in the group (ask for the bus terminal). The trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. The journey from Paucartambo has to start at 1:30 am to avoid setbacks because the solar show begins at 04 in the morning; It is the most beautiful sight seen in the history of every human being in every generation!

Sunrise Tres Cruces Paucartambo COST

Visit Tres Cruces Sunrise – Witness the true beauty of Sunrise at Tres Cruces in Paucartambo and feel the magic unfold! Take a break and immerse yourself in this wild beauty right here.

PRICES PER PERSON [USD] 2023
PRIVATE SERVICE 2 Days

• Solo travel is $574. “prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
• 02 participants $399.
• 03 participants $284.
• 04 participants $230
• 05 participants $215.
• 06 participants $192.
• 07 participants $177.
• 08 participants + $166.

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Tres Cruces Sunrise Tour – Rise with the sun! Witness the stunningly beautiful Sunrise at Tres Cruces, Peru’s top historic site, with views of Paucartambo and more.

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