{"id":1137,"date":"2023-01-18T14:44:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T14:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2023-01-20T13:13:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T13:13:51","slug":"ausangate-7-lakes-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"Ausangate 7 Lakes Cusco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Still do not know what else to visit after Machu Picchu in Cusco? Do you want to see a place that is not so touristy, but with extraordinary natural beauty? Well, once you are in Cusco you have the chance to find a lot of options. One of them is the <strong>Ausangate 7 lakes<\/strong>, which can be visited depending on the time available, from day trips that start from the city of Cusco to <strong>multi-day hikes in the Ausangate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We all have dreams that we want to achieve, for those who love and like excursions, nature; You travelers, explorers, walkers or whoever you are with a willing spirit and determination to reach places out of the ordinary, see something different, because one of the best options should be the one-day hike to the <strong>Ausangate 7 lakes in Cusco<\/strong>. It is not that popular yet, only about 30 people arrive a day, which makes it the perfect place to come into direct contact with the natural beauty of the snow-capped mountains and the lakes of different colors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1144\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-lagoons-ausangate.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1144\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1144\" src=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-lagoons-ausangate.jpg\" alt=\"ausangate-7-lakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"555\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Nina Otorongo lake<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_34 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Summary<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Tabla de contenidos\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#Detailed_information_about_the_Ausangate_7_lakes\" title=\"Detailed information about the Ausangate 7 lakes\">Detailed information about the Ausangate 7 lakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#Why_are_they_different_colors\" title=\"Why are they different colors?\">Why are they different colors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#Where_are_the_7_Ausangate_lagoons\" title=\"Where are the 7 Ausangate lagoons?\">Where are the 7 Ausangate lagoons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#Name_of_the_Ausangate_7_lakes_Cusco\" title=\"Name of the Ausangate 7 lakes Cusco\">Name of the Ausangate 7 lakes Cusco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_visit\" title=\"What is the best time to visit?\">What is the best time to visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#How_is_the_trail_to_the_7_Ausangate_Lagoons_Cusco\" title=\"How is the trail to the 7 Ausangate Lagoons Cusco?\">How is the trail to the 7 Ausangate Lagoons Cusco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#Where_to_eat_on_the_route_7_lagoons_of_Ausangate\" title=\"Where to eat on the route 7 lagoons of Ausangate?\">Where to eat on the route 7 lagoons of Ausangate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#How_to_get_to_the_7_Lagunas_Ausangate_Cusco_on_my_own\" title=\"How to get to the 7 Lagunas Ausangate Cusco on my own?\">How to get to the 7 Lagunas Ausangate Cusco on my own?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/ausangate-7-lakes-cusco\/#How_to_go_to_the_7_lagoons_with_a_Travel_Agency\" title=\"How to go to the 7 lagoons with a Travel Agency?\">How to go to the 7 lagoons with a Travel Agency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_information_about_the_Ausangate_7_lakes\"><\/span>Detailed information about the Ausangate 7 lakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driving distance from Cusco:<\/strong> (50 Miles \/ 81 KM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving time:<\/strong> 3 hours one way and another 3 hours back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entrance price:<\/strong> 10 soles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entrance price to the thermal baths:<\/strong> 5 soles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation of the beginning of the Trek:<\/strong> 4200 meters \/ 13900 feet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate to challenging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trail:<\/strong> Dirt trail with some little ups and downs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walking distance:<\/strong> 10 km round trip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Horse rental:<\/strong> The cost is 80 soles for one way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walking time:<\/strong> Walking to the first lake viewpoint (with some breaks along the way) is approx. 2 hours. After all, the return and stops in the other lakes, takes 2 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photo sessions:<\/strong> From time to time, locals appear on the road, walking with an alpaca offering a photo session. In return, they just want a tip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum elevation:<\/strong> 4630 meters \/ 15190.29 feet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour duration:<\/strong> 10 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation difference during the hike:<\/strong> 400 metres\/1230 feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_they_different_colors\"><\/span>Why are they different colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Ausangate 7 lakes have different shades of green and blue<\/strong>, that is what makes them attractive, because the water coming down from the snow-capped mountains also brings with it pulverized minerals that finally end up swimming in the water, without submerging at the base of the lagoon. . In this way, on days when it is sunny, the effect of the coloring can be better appreciated. Another aspect that gives a distinctive color to the lagoons are the different types of bacteria and algae that grow in the Ausangate lagoons.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_7_Ausangate_lagoons\"><\/span>Where are the 7 Ausangate lagoons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These beautiful lagoons are located 81 kilometers from the city of Cusco. The lagoons are located at the foot of snow-capped peaks such as Ausangate, which exceed 6,000 meters of elevation. You can visit on an <strong>one-day tour to the 7 Ausangate lakes<\/strong>, starting at the Pacchanta farmhouse. You can also make the visit in two days of hiking through the town of Upis or take a 5-day hike that also allows you to visit the mountain of colors at dawn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_of_the_Ausangate_7_lakes_Cusco\"><\/span><strong>Name of the Ausangate 7 lakes Cusco<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Laguna Azul Cocha<\/li>\n<li>Laguna Oq\u00b4ecocha<\/li>\n<li>Laguna Alqacocha<\/li>\n<li>Laguna Otorongo<\/li>\n<li>Laguna Puca Cocha<\/li>\n<li>Laguna Q\u00b4omercocha<\/li>\n<li>Laguna Morococha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Interesting fact:<\/strong> The Macho Otorongo lagoon is used by Andean priests to perform flowering bath ceremonies, cleansing of negative energies and also <strong>preparation for Ayahuasca ceremonies<\/strong>. If you want to know more about Ayahuasca rituals visit our link: <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ikaroayahuascaretreat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayahuasca retreats<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1145\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/azulcocha-7-ausangate-lakes.jpeg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1145\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1145\" src=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/azulcocha-7-ausangate-lakes-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"ausangate-cusco-lagoons\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Azulcocha<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_visit\"><\/span>What is the best time to visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best time to visit natural beauties located more than 3 thousand meters high in the Andes, are the months of April to October. Those months are dry, and the percentage that you have a spectacular sunny day exceeds 90% of the possibilities. During this time it is usually very cold in the mornings and nights and very hot during the rest of the day. The average temperature during the day is 22 degrees Celsius. ?\u00a1These months assure you an <strong>instagrammable photo of the Ausangate 7 lakes<\/strong>\u00a1.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_trail_to_the_7_Ausangate_Lagoons_Cusco\"><\/span>How is the trail to the 7 Ausangate Lagoons Cusco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The<strong> circuit of the Ausangate 7 lakes<\/strong> is well signposted so that it will be easy for those traveling on their own to find their way around. In addition, there are some stalls along the route, where some women sell water, coca leaves, gloves, chullos, and even rain ponchos. They are scattered every 2 kilometers approximately. To do the two-day route or even the complete Ausangate route, it is necessary to have a good map or contract with a travel agency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_on_the_route_7_lagoons_of_Ausangate\"><\/span>Where to eat on the route 7 lagoons of Ausangate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being a growing tourist destination, some residents of Pacchanta have been serving local, national and foreign travelers in their local restaurants who arrive every day to<strong> visit the Ausangate 7 lakes<\/strong>. If your plan is to travel on your own, then it is recommended that before leaving for the lagoons, reserve lunch at any of the restaurants, so that when you return you can have a guaranteed place to have lunch. The dishes usually offered are: <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lomo_saltado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saltado de alpaca<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and chicharron de trucha.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_the_7_Lagunas_Ausangate_Cusco_on_my_own\"><\/span>How to get to the 7 Lagunas Ausangate Cusco on my own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>From the city of Cusco you can take a local transport<\/strong>. Head towards Av. Tomasa Titto Condemayta and as a reference is, the closed Coliseum Casa de la Juventud, right there will be the vans that cover the Cusco &#8211; Ocongate &#8211; Tinki route. The ticket has a cost of 10 soles. On a paved road trip for about 3 hours. Arriving at the final destination Tinki, prepare to continue towards the Ausangate 7 lakes.<\/p>\n<p>You can hire a taxi or a motorcycle to take you for 30 minutes to Pacchanta, the closest town to the Ausangate 7 lakes. When you finally find yourself in Pacchanta, ask a local person for the start of the trek. But beware! There may be roads that go in the wrong direction. Try to look for the first sign, after this, the whole circuit is very well signposted. After contemplating the beauty of the snowy Ausangate and its 7 lagoons,<strong> return to the town of Pacchanta to enjoy the thermo-medicinal baths<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_go_to_the_7_lagoons_with_a_Travel_Agency\"><\/span>How to go to the 7 lagoons with a Travel Agency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/alternative-short-hikes\/ausangate-7-lakes-trek\/\">book the tour to the Ausangate 7 lakes<\/a><\/strong><\/span> through a website or also directly in the city of Cusco. Doing this type of tour with a travel agency saves you a lot of inconvenience. The prices are between 90 and 120 dollars per person and include private transportation, an expert guide in hiking, food, walking sticks, and entrance tickets.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1146\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-lakes-thermal-baths.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1146\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1146\" src=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-lakes-thermal-baths.jpg\" alt=\"pacchanta-thermal-baths\" width=\"1000\" height=\"757\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Pacchanta thermal baths<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Still do not know what else to visit after Machu Picchu in Cusco? Do you want to see a place that is not so touristy, but with extraordinary natural beauty? 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