What to Bring

• Hiking shoes
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof trousers
• Waterproof Gloves
• Rain poncho
• Bandanna or handkerchief
• Sunblock factor 65 or more
• Sunglasses
• Personal medication
• Camera

Optional Services

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Travel Guide

Pallay Punchu

The new Pallay Punchu of Apu T’akllo Mountain is a tourist attraction in the Cusco region, a Peruvian region that is distinguished by its natural and cultural wonders. The mountain of Pallay Punchu is characterized by its beautiful colors, by its sharp points.

Do You Know Where the Name Pallay Punchu Comes from?

The name Pallay Punchu Apu Tacllo comes from the multiple colors of the mountain that closely resembles the ponchos used in the Peruvian highlands, a very typical Peruvian garment.

Important Data of Pallay Puchu

Location: The Sharp Rainbow Mountain or Pallay Punchu is located at 4,700 meters above sea level, in the Layo district and Canas province. The arrival time to the mountain of Cusco is approximately 3 hours.

Its amazing colors and its similarity to a traditional Andean poncho, was quickly rivaled on social networks, where a huge number of visitors is assured in 2021.

On the Pallay Punchu mountain you will be able to appreciate and enjoy the variety of colors it has, such as red, brown, magenta and others that make it even more special, as well as being accompanied by the impressive “Langui” lagoon.

Climate: During the walk to reach Pallay Punchu Mountain, the climate will change and therefore it is highly recommended to be acclimatized, in the City of Cusco between 1 to 2 days minimum to carry out this activity or other activities.

In dry season: it is advisable to travel, from the parking lot it will start with a warm climate as it ascends, the cold will begin, and in the mountains it will have the presence of winds.

In the rainy season: it is advisable not to visit, this for reasons that the road is dirt it will have difficulties to get transportation and the other there is still no way to walk safely, and in the mountains it will have the presence of rains with cold winds.

What Is the Best Season to Visit Pallay Punchu?

The best season to visit Pallay Punchu Mountain is from March to October where there is a dry climate without rain. In the month of November to February it is advisable to always wear a rain poncho and be warm.

How to Get to Pallay Punchu Mountain On Your Own from Cusco?

We offer tours to go there, by yourself is almost impossible, At the moment you will not find many transports that provide services to the Pallay Puchu mountain, you can hire a private car service or with your own transport.

The departure time from Cusco is around 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. where we travel for a period of time of approximately 3 hours, in the direction of Layo.

After arriving at the Layo district, you will travel for about 20 more minutes by transport to the parking lot. Our walk of 2 to 3 hours of ascent begins here, the time will depend a lot on the physical condition of each one.

During the walk, as we go up, we will have an amazing view of Lake Layo and its surrounding mountains.

When you get to the esplanade on the slopes of the mountain you can already have an impressive view of Pallay Punchu.

Being on top of the mountain you will have a spectacular view of Lake Layo.

After your tour you can return to the same point of departure to return to Cusco.

Throughout the trip you will be able to observe beautiful landscapes and animals in the area. In addition, very close to the Paylla Punchu mountain you can see a beautiful lagoon, this makes this mountain look spectacular and is a very attractive destination.

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