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Tour

Day Trip to Widow's Mountain Range

On this day trip to the Widow's Mountain Range, we will explore scenic snowy mountains, colorful lagoons, and striking landscapes. Day Trip Details. We will pick you up at your chosen meeting point in Lima to start our journey to the Widow's...

  • 16 hours
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On this day trip to the Widow's Mountain Range, we will explore scenic snowy mountains, colorful lagoons, and striking landscapes.

Day Trip Details

We will pick you up at your chosen meeting point in Lima to start our journey to the Widow's Mountain Range. The drive lasts 2.5 hours and includes a stop at Santa Rosa de Quives for breakfast. You will also visit the chapel of the Rose of Lima, a patron saint of Peru, and her wishing well. Bring a letter with your wishes to throw into the well.

Next, we will have a brief pause at the Cochapampa viewpoint for scenic views of Canta and surrounding villages. We will then continue to the Pomora Waterfall, known as Mellizadera.

We will ascend to 4800 meters (15750 feet) to see the Lagoon of 7 Colours. Here, we will conduct a ritual to pay homage to the Earth and then enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore or take a boat trip on the lagoon.

After the lagoon, we will go to Huaros for lunch, where you can try local dishes like trout or pachamanca.

On our return trip, we will stop at Canta for a break, and you may purchase local products as souvenirs. After a total of 16 hours, we will conclude the trip at the original meeting point.

Meeting Point

The tour includes pickup from the following places in Lima:

Electric train station "La Cultura" in San Borja at 4:10 amÓvalo Jorge Chávez in Jesús María at 4:30 amPlaza Norte in Independencia at 4:50 am

Prices

Included

  • Transport by minibus or bus
  • Spanish–speaking guide

Not included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Admission to the lagoon: 3PEN per person
  • Boat trip: 5PEN per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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