{"id":615,"date":"2024-07-21T00:20:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T17:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/?p=4644"},"modified":"2021-11-22T09:55:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T14:55:50","slug":"huacarpay-lake-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"Huacarpay Lake in Cusco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Huacarpay Lake in Cusco <\/strong>is part of a protected natural area, made up of unique and beautiful wetlands, full of great biodiversity. This area is located 30 km southeast of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/cusco\/\">Cusco <\/a><\/strong>and located at an altitude of 3,050 m.a.s.l. in the district of Lucre, one of the twelve districts of the Quispicanchi Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the upper northern part of the lagoon is the Wari citadel\nof Pikillaqta. The protected natural area is surrounded by the Pikillaqta\narchaeological park that has numerous pre-Inca and Inca remains, as well as\ncountless terraces that were used by ancient cultures to supply the population\nthat inhabited the citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Laguna-Huacarpay-en-Cusco-2.jpg\" alt=\"Laguna Huacarpay en Cusco\" data-id=\"3820\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Laguna-Huacarpay-en-Cusco-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/laguna-huacarpay-en-cusco-2-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Laguna-Huacarpay-en-Cusco-2.jpg 627w, https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Laguna-Huacarpay-en-Cusco-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"> Lake Huacarpay Cusco <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Laguna-Huacarpay-en-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Laguna Huacarpay en Cusco\" data-id=\"3817\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Laguna-Huacarpay-en-Cusco.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/laguna-huacarpay-en-cusco-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3817\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lake Huacarpay Cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><strong> Lake Huacarpay Cusco<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" 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href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#History_and_Importance\" >History and Importance:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Location\" >Location:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Height\" >Height:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Flora_of_the_Huacarpay_wetland_in_Peru\" >Flora of the Huacarpay\nwetland in Per\u00fa:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Fauna\" >Fauna:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#What_to_see_in_the_Huacarpay_Lake_in_Cusco\" >What to see in the Huacarpay\nLake in Cusco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#How_to_get_to_the_Huacarpay_Lake_from_Cusco\" >How to get to the Huacarpay Lake from Cusco?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#On_your_own\" >On your own:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Through_a_Travel_Agency\" >Through a Travel Agency:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#First_option\" >First option:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Second_option\" >Second option:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_to_Huacarpay_Lake_from_Cusco\" >How long does it take to get to Huacarpay Lake from Cusco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Price_to_enter\" >Price to enter:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#What_to_bring\" >What to bring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/blog\/huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\/#Tours_in_Cusco\" >Tours in Cusco:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-it-mean\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean\"><\/span>What does it mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name Huacarpay refers to the White Heron (Ardea alba), a\nbird whose name in Quechua is &#8220;Wakar&#8221;, one of the 108 species of\nbirds found here. The wakar is present throughout the year, although its\npopulation in recent years has decreased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Huacarpay_Lake_in_Cusco\"><\/span>What is the Huacarpay Lake in Cusco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considered one of the most important tourist sites in the\nCusco region, for its very beautiful tourist attraction because not only the\nlagoon, which is already fantastic, you also get impressive views of the\nlandscapes that surround this lake. Also, the flora and fauna that this Wetland\nhas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Huacarpay Lake in <a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/cusco\/\">Cusco <\/a><\/strong>is one of the few high Andean productive ecosystems; here the base of complex food webs is formed, capable of harboring great biodiversity. It is also an important stop for migratory birds thanks to the quality of its water and its vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is composed of four permanent lagoons, a seasonal lagoon,\ntwo swamps and two rivers, it has an elongated shape and shallow waters that\nare fed by the Lucre River. It is mainly characterized by the biodiversity it\nhouses and its scenic beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-history-and-importance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Importance\"><\/span>History and Importance:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>24 million years ago, the entire valley of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/cusco\/\">Cusco <\/a><\/strong>was an immense lake that today we call Lake Morkill, at some point the lake drained and left a fertile valley, however there are still traces of the existence of that lake, this is the case of the Huacarpay lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Huacarpay in Per\u00fa <\/strong>is\na wetland protected by SERNANP as a Natural heritage of the Cusco region for\nits scenic value and its importance in the ecosystem of the southern valley of\nCusco for various species of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-location\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location\"><\/span>Location:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Huacarpay Lake <\/strong>is\nlocated 30 km southeast of the <strong>Cusco<\/strong>\nvalley, at an altitude of 3,050 meters above sea level, in the district of\nLucre, one of the twelve districts of the Quispicanchi Province &#8211; On the Cusco\n&#8211; Puno route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-height\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Height\"><\/span>Height:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Huacarpay Lake in\nCusco <\/strong>is located at an approximate height of 3,020 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flora-of-the-huacarpay-wetland-in-per\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flora_of_the_Huacarpay_wetland_in_Peru\"><\/span>Flora of the <strong>Huacarpay\n<\/strong>wetland<strong> in Per\u00fa<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vegetation that is in this place is of great variety\nstarting with the one that surrounds it which is a typical shrubby thicket of\nthe dry valley, the aquatic vegetation that it has has a very important\ncharacteristic which is, that it provides a habitat, food and refuge to a great\npart of species of wild and migratory fauna. This Wetland is of great\nimportance because it ensures the continuity of hydrological and ecological\nprocesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The geographical conditions that this Wetland has provide\nunique characteristics for the increase and conservation of different species\nof birds, arthropods, reptiles, mammals and fish, this habitat provides shelter\nand food, especially to different kinds of birds, among them endemic birds of\nPeru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fauna\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fauna\"><\/span>Fauna:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this area there are different kinds of birds, such as the\nRufous-faced Canastero, Bearded Monta\u00f1\u00e9s, Striped-faced Espinera, a total of\n108 species have been registered, among residents, migratory and occasional,\nhighlighting the presence of endemic birds from Peru. which are threatened by\nthe constant deterioration of their natural habitat, human presence and\nlivestock and agricultural activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Huacarpay <\/strong>Wetland\nis one of the most important in the circuit of the South Valley of Cusco and in\nthe southeast of <strong>Per\u00fa<\/strong>, due to its\ncultural, scenic and ecological value and its socio-economic potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The landscapes around this <strong>Huacarpay <\/strong>Wetland <strong>in Per\u00fa<\/strong>\nare wonderful and worthy of being observed to be remembered with gratitude;\ntouring the South Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-in-the-huacarpay-lake-in-cusco\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_the_Huacarpay_Lake_in_Cusco\"><\/span>What to see in the <strong>Huacarpay\nLake in Cusco<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Laguna de Huacarpay is made up of 4 permanent lagoons, a seasonal lagoon, 3 swamps and the Lucre river, which is the main one that feeds this lagoon.<\/li><li>In it you can see a great variety of birds (in total 108 species) among local, migratory and occasional birds, highlighting the presence of endemic birds of Peru, such as the Monta\u00f1ez Barbudo (Oreonympha nobilis), Canastero Frentirojo (Asthenes ottonis) and Monterita Chestnut Chest (Poospiza caesar).<\/li><li>The lagoon is also a habitat for reptiles, mammals, wild fish such as the &#8220;Chi\u00f1i Challwa&#8221;<\/li><li>It also functions as a habitat for wild flora, such as the high-Andean vegetation of lakes [carob trees and various species of cacti, predominantly the reed (Typha angustifolia) that occupies its shores forming islets]<\/li><li>At the top of this lagoon is the pre-Inca city of Pikillaqta and the Rumiqolca quarry, both archaeological sites belonged to the Wari culture.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-to-the-huacarpay-lake-from-cusco\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_the_Huacarpay_Lake_from_Cusco\"><\/span>How to get to the <strong>Huacarpay Lake <\/strong>from<strong> Cusco<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-on-your-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_your_own\"><\/span><strong>On your own:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the buses that go to Urcos, but you must get off at the\nHuacarpay Lagoon before, it is a matter of informing the driver well, also you\nwill not be the only one, keep in mind that there are many populations that\nlive around this lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The terminal of these buses is in front of the Regional\nHospital of Cusco, also there you will find taxi service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back, take the same buses to Cusco, there is no\nterminal in Huacarpay, but if you can go to the main road (paved road) and\nraise your hand to stop a bus in the direction of Urcos &#8211; Cusco, it&#8217;s that\nsimple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-through-a-travel-agency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Through_a_Travel_Agency\"><\/span>Through a Travel Agency:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-option\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_option\"><\/span>First option:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no travel agencies that offer this attraction in a\ngroup service, they only offer private tours for bird watching, which will be\nto your liking, but it will cost you more money, if you want you can contact us\nand quote this private excursion to the lagoon of Huacarpay with a Bird Guide\nor Ornithologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-option\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_option\"><\/span>Second option:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/south-valley-cusco\/\">South Valley Tour<\/a>, where you will visit Piquillaqta, Tipon and Andahuaylillas, if you want you can take this tour, it is very cheap, it does not exceed 50 Soles, it includes a Guide and Transportation &#8211; In this tour you can see the lagoon from Huacarpay, but it will be for a maximum of 5 to 10 minutes. If you are a wildlife lover and want to spend more time in the lagoon, this option is not your best choice, choose the first option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-huacarpay-lake-from-cusco\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_to_Huacarpay_Lake_from_Cusco\"><\/span>How long does it take to get to <strong>Huacarpay Lake <\/strong>from<strong> Cusco<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By public or private transport, the time ranges from 30\nminutes to 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price-to-enter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_to_enter\"><\/span>Price to enter:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entrance to this Wetland is Free unlike the Humanay\nlagoon or the 7 Lagunas del Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-bring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_bring\"><\/span>What to bring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caps or Hats.<\/li><li>Sunscreen.<\/li><li>Water bottle.<\/li><li>A good camera and your Tripod.<\/li><li>Bring Binoculars or Long-visas.<\/li><li>Warm clothes and a waterproof jacket or jacket.<\/li><li>Take a Poncho for rains, this is very important.<\/li><li>Snacks such as cookies, dried fruits, you can buy them in the San Pedro del Cusco market.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tours-in-cusco\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tours_in_Cusco\"><\/span>Tours in Cusco:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/city-tour-cusco\/\">City Tour Cusco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/sacred-valley-tour\/\">Sacred Valley Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/super-valley-vip\/\">Super Valley Vip<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/maras-and-moray\/\">Maras and Moray Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/tour-machu-picchu-2-days\/\">Sacred Valley&nbsp;and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/historic-cusco-3-days\/\">Historical Cusco Tour 3 Days<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/enigmatic-cusco-5-days\/\">Cusco Tour 5 Days<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/magic-cusco-6-days\/\">Cusco Tour 6 Days<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/tour\/cusco-puno-7-days\/\">Cusco to Puno Tour 7 Days<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Huacarpay Lake in Cusco is part of a protected natural area, made up of unique and beautiful wetlands, full of great biodiversity. 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