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Best hikes in Cusco

9 places from 8 Cusco travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

9 places

  1. Inca Trail

    Hike · Ollantaytambo

    Four-day trek from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, considered one of the world's most rewarding hikes.

    12:13· Before You Goin 5 vlogs

  2. Humantay Lake

    Hike · Soraypampa

    Turquoise glacial lake beneath snowy peaks, reached by a steep climb from the Soraypampa campsites.

    11:30· Before You Goin 4 vlogs

  3. Salkantay Trek

    Hike · Mollepata

    Multi-day trek past glacial peaks and down into the rainforest toward Machu Picchu, crossing three different biomes.

    5:46· Kate Brockin 3 vlogs

  4. Red Valley

    Hike · Pitumarca

    Vivid red mountain landscape next to Rainbow Mountain, reached by a short extra climb after the main hike.

    8:32· felisaxoin 2 vlogs

  5. Huayna Picchu

    Hike · Machu Picchu

    Steep peak beside Machu Picchu offering a view of the citadel from an alternate angle.

    4:27· Camille Coin 2 vlogs

Mentioned once

4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Salkantay Pass

    Hike · Soraypampa

    High mountain pass at over 4,600 m beside Salkantay peak, the highest point of the Salkantay Trek.

    10:52· Kate Brock1 vlog

  2. Lares Trek

    Hike · Lares

    Multi-day trek from Cusco through the Lares area, offering a different experience from the main trails.

    13:19· Before You Go1 vlog

  3. Choquequirao Trek

    Hike · Cachora

    Multi-day trek from the Cusco region to the remote Inca ruins of Choquequirao.

    13:19· Before You Go1 vlog

  4. Ausangate Trek

    Hike · Pitumarca

    Multi-day trek around Ausangate mountain, one of the standout treks reachable from Cusco.

    13:19· Before You Go1 vlog