The Beautiful Lagoon of Yanacocha, Black Water lagoon

Strengthening your bones, reducing strokes, reducing stress and depression, are just some of the benefits that walking brings, and what better way if we know new and wonderful places, products of nature such as the Yanacocha Lagoon. The Yanacocha Lagoon Trek in Cusco is located in the mountains of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is a beautiful lagoon whose waters are black in color surrounded by wonderful natural landscapes full of flora and fauna. This new trekking route in Cusco is not very frequented by Many tourists for this reason can still feel tranquility, peace and excitement during the walk. From the beginning, the walk to the Yanacocha Lagoon surprises us with beautiful landscapes and picturesque paths, as well as a beautiful forest of Chachacomos and Queuñas that stand out for their size and age. The flora and fauna stand out in the Yanacocha lagoon trek, we will also find a natural viewpoint of the entire sacred valley of the Incas and at the end of the trek the beautiful Yanacocha lagoon whose meaning is Laguna Negra (Yana = Black - Cocha = Lagoon). The landscape around the lagoon is beautiful, it is surrounded by a forest of queuñas and located between large mountains that belong to the Andes, specifically to the Vilcanota mountain range.

Where is the Yanacocha lagoon located?

The beautiful lagoon is located in the town of Huayoccari, in the district of Huayllabamba in the province of Urubamba, 67 km from the city of Cusco and is 14 m deep and 240 m long.

Altitude:

The Yanacocha Lagoon has a height of 3,951 meters above sea level.

Walking difficulty: Level III
Walking time: approximately 5 hours

Generalities of the Yanacocha lagoon

The Yanacocha lagoon is located in the district of Huayllabamba, specifically in the town of Huayoccari and to get to this place we must walk approximately 5 hours. The walk to the lagoon in question is one of the best routes because you can enjoy the variety of flora and fauna of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. One of the attractions of this wonderful nature are its waters, why? because it has a peculiar black color at the base called Ticna negra and this makes it possible to reflect in its waters with the naked eye. The trek is level III and it is recommended to be in good physical condition if possible, another recommendation before ascending to the Yanacocha Lagoon, you must acclimatize in Cusco between 2 or 3 days. In the case of suffering some type of discomfort due to altitude sickness or something similar, it is recommended to drink coca tea or chew the coca leaf.

What will we observe on the route?

Being part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will be able to observe the diversity of flora and fauna, since during the journey we will pass through beautiful forests of Q'euñas and other types of vegetation typical of the place. Remember that the only access to get to the lagoon is walking.

Curiosities of the Yanacocha lagoon:

The name of the Lagoon is Yanacocha, it means "black lagoon" in the Quechua language, the color being so black, very clear reflections are created on its surface. The Yanacocha Lagoon is also part of the activities you can do in Ollantaytambo

Schedules and costs: Free access
Rate: Free
Hours: Free

Recommendations

Do not forget to take warm clothes with you, since at night it is too cold, also try to wear a hat, scarves, gloves.
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho, in case it rains.
To carry out the trekking, it is recommended to carry a baton, it will help you a lot.
The hat and sunscreen to avoid reactions to the sun's rays, during the day.
Camera and camcorder
Personal documents on hand
Water, it is important to stay hydrated.
Bring nuts, to generate energy.

Best Trekking and Tours in Peru

Many are the routes that take you to Machu Picchu, but none is like the Inca Trail tours, the most famous pedestrian path in the Americas. After flying from the capital of Peru, Lima, you will arrive in Cusco to walk for four days along a path through forests and dense fog, millenary stone steps and discovering the ruins of ancient fortifications and Inca cities, and all the time enjoying majestic views.

If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu ticket in advance, so you will enjoy your vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.