{"id":5303,"date":"2023-02-16T14:30:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T19:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/?p=5303"},"modified":"2025-03-04T13:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T18:17:46","slug":"the-ultimate-lares-trek-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-lares-trek-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Lares Trek Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheThe Ultimate Lares trek guide – This trek through the <\/span>Peruvian Andes<\/strong> is considered probably the third best alternative <\/span>Inca trail hikes to Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> and is presented in various versions, from a 3-day hike up to a 5-day hike. There are indeed several programs with the same objective, but each one is different from the other.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to immerse yourself in Andean culture while being surrounded by majestic mountain views as you hike to Machu Picchu<\/a>, then the Lares trek<\/strong> is for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep reading this article and I\u2019ll tell you everything in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lares Trek.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"LaresThe Lares trek is off the beaten path on the Inca Trail<\/strong>. It begins near the sacred valley<\/strong>. This place is located 64 kilometers \/ 40 miles north of Cusco and 56. kilometers \/ 35 miles southeast of Machu Picchu. Lares Trek is at a high altitude of 4,300mt\/14,107ft. The Lares Trek itself is located in the Lares Valley. It lies east of the Urubamba Mountains and runs through part of the Sacred Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why choose lares trek?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend our clients to do the Lares Trek to learn about life and customs in the mountains of the Peruvian Andes, because they will witness a more authentic way of life of the Quechua people who live in this part of Cusco; and there you will have the opportunity to learn about their Customs, traditions, wisdom, religion and philosophy. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the mountain towns and local culture, enjoy the clear blue lakes, the valleys inhabited by alpacas, the attractive mountain peaks and many other wonders that this trek still has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Best Season for the Lares Trail.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The best time to hike the Peruvian Andes is from April to October when the weather is relatively warm. In the months of June, July and August the nights are cold and a four-season sleeping bag is recommended. The rainy season lasts from November to March, with February as the highlight. In this month the Inca Trail is closed for maintenance. Rainy season or not, prepare for sun and rain. The mountains make the weather pattern unpredictable.<\/span><\/p>\n