{"id":10351,"date":"2019-12-20T12:39:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=10351"},"modified":"2021-01-29T10:26:20","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T17:26:20","slug":"10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/12\/20\/10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Must-Do Hikes Around Cusco PART 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The nature surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/?s=Peru&amp;cat=Cusco\">Cusco, Peru<\/a> is some of the most astounding in the World. Complete with snow-capped peaks, deep sprawling valleys, roaring rivers, ancient buildings, and colorful sunsets and sunrises. These magical landscapes in and <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/?s=Peru&amp;cat=Cusco\">around Cusco<\/a> are ones you\u2019ll want to explore close up, walk through, and take a day or two to slow down to soak it all in. The perfect way to do this is by one of many half-day, day, or two-day hikes in the area. Travel to the Sacred Valley to experience astonishing ruins or stay close by and enjoy remarkable views of Cusco from the nearby mountains. Continue on to find more information on the <a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/tag\/cusco-day-hikes\/\">top 10 hikes in Cusco<\/a> that we offer. All of our hikes include transportation (if necessary), a bilingual guide, and some include meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/12\/06\/10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-1\/\">10 Must-Do Hikes Around Cusco PART 1<\/a><\/strong><br>1) Hiking Cusco\u2019s Backyard<br>2) Hike to the Unknown Ruins of Cusco<br>3) Hike to Huchuy Qosco (2D\/1N)<br>4) Hike through Moray, Maras, and Pichingoto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/12\/13\/10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-2\/\">10 Must-Do Hikes Around Cusco PART 2<\/a><\/strong><br>5) Pumamarca to Ollantaytambo<br>6) Quillarumiyoc to Zurite Terraces<br>7) Chinchero to Urquillos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/12\/20\/10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-3\/\">10 Must-Do Hikes Around Cusco PART 3<\/a><\/strong><br>8) Hike Palccoyo<br>9) The Vinicunca Experience<br>10) The Vinicunca Experience and Red Canyon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8) Hike Palccoyo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Duration transportation (RT): 6:15 hours<\/li><li>Hiking distance: 3.3 km \/ 2.1 mi<\/li><li>Duration of the hike: 3:30 hours<\/li><li>Difficulty: Easy-Moderate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a lot of the same experiences listed in the two hikes above, but with a more relaxed and less strenuous trek. In the same area as the Vinicunca hike but on a different route, we start out on a scenic stone path, passing two viewpoints along the way. Once we arrive at the main viewpoint we\u2019ll be enchanted by the entire Vilcanota Mountain Range, including the snow-capped Ausangate glacier. This glacier is one of the three most important Apus (sacred peaks) in Incan culture. We have the option to hike up to the stone forest viewing the unusual rock formations before taking another path to complete our circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"559\" data-attachment-id=\"10355\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/12\/20\/10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-3\/cusco-day-hikes-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png?fit=1024%2C895&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,895\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cusco-day-hikes-8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png?fit=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png?fit=640%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png?resize=640%2C559\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cusco-day-hikes-8-1.png?resize=768%2C671&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9) The Vinicunca Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Duration transportation (RT): 7 hours<\/li><li>Hiking distance: 10 km \/ 6.2 mi<\/li><li>Duration of the hike: 4:30 hours<\/li><li>Difficulty: Challenging<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinicunca, more commonly known as the \u201crainbow mountain,\u201d is one of the most famous hikes in all of Peru. A challenging, but rewarding hike where you\u2019re able to marvel at rolling rainbow-colored mountains littered with alpacas. The unusually colorful mountains are created by striped layers of sediment formed by diverse minerals. The trek begins in Chilca, making stops at Urcos and Checacupe along the way. In Urcos you\u2019re able to enjoy the bustling local market and in Checacupe, google at the colonial bridges and Churches. Next, we continue to Pampachiri where the challenging ascending trail begins. Drink in the crisp mountain air as you make your way to the viewpoint. Rewarded with panoramic views of unimaginably colorful mountains, it\u2019s a trek you\u2019ll be writing home about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10) The Vinicunca Experience and Red Canyon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Duration transportation (RT): 6:30 hours<\/li><li>Hiking distance: 16 km \/ 10 mi<\/li><li>Duration of the hike: 7 hours<\/li><li>Difficulty: Challenging<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This trek is similar to the one listed above but includes the Red Canyon in addition to Vinicunca. Enjoy the vibrant rainbow mountain before continuing to the impressive Red Canyon. Another colorful masterpiece, these scarlet hues contrast beautifully with the blue skies and vibrant green terrain. And if that wasn\u2019t majestic enough, observe the striking white glacier of Apu Ausangate and the Vilcanota Mountain Range. If you\u2019re lucky you might even spot a golden vicuna, the wild ancestor of the alpaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"559\" data-attachment-id=\"10354\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/12\/20\/10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-3\/cusco-day-hikes-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png?fit=1024%2C895&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,895\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cusco-day-hikes-10\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png?fit=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png?fit=640%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png?resize=640%2C559\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cusco-day-hikes-10.png?resize=768%2C671&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/tag\/cusco-day-hikes\/\">See All Cusco Day Hikes &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to add one or more of these to your next Peru adventure? Contact us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your friendly Peru expert,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gretchen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nature surrounding Cusco, Peru is some of the most astounding in the World. Complete with snow-capped peaks, deep sprawling valleys, roaring rivers, ancient buildings, and colorful sunsets and sunrises. These magical landscapes in and around Cusco are ones you\u2019ll &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/12\/20\/10-must-do-hikes-around-cusco-part-3\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"10 Must-Do Hikes Around Cusco PART 3 -- \n8) Hike Palccoyo\n9) The Vinicunca Experience\n10) The Vinicunca Experience and Red Canyon","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[20,26],"tags":[1047],"class_list":["post-10351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-peru","category-trekking","tag-cusco-day-hikes"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Xxsg-2GX","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10351"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10371,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10351\/revisions\/10371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}