Comments on: Trekking to Lares Hot Springs in Peru

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:33:07 +0000

In reply to Lorena. Hi Lorena, That must have been an amazing experience, staying in Chaullacocha! Thanks for sharing.

By: Lorena

Lorena — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:51:58 +0000

Oh, the beautiful Lares Valley and the hot springs! really nice memories that came back after reading your article.
When I made the trek, I spent the night in a small house of the locals in Chaullacocha and it was a heart-warming experience.
Now I wish I could go back and hike a few other amazing treks in Peru! <3

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 16:52:05 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth.

Hi Elizabeth,
Yes, there is accommodation located right at the Hot Springs. I’ve been told that it’s a bit expensive but that statement was said by my Peruvian friend, who prefers to camp for free. 😉
I think relatively speaking for Peru it’s not cheap, but from a western perspective it’s more affordable. And the location is gorgeous.
I don’t know the name of the place, but if you are in Peru and ask around you’ll be able to find out fairly easily.

There are also some hospedajes in the town of Lares itself, which isn’t honestly much to look at, and it a bit of a walk from the hot springs (perhaps 30 minutes? I don’t remember).

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 01:02:30 +0000

Aloha,
Did you notice any accomodations in Lares, if you wanted to stay an extra day& night?
Liz

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:54:10 +0000

In reply to Rae.

Hi Rae,
Great questions! (For which I’ll have some shoddy – but hopefully helpful – answers):

Maps: I don’t know. There are a few routes, which are known by locals and guides. If I were you I’d try an online search and see what comes up.

Is the trail well-marked? Not really. It’s a pretty well-worn trail, but there are spots where it’s tough to find/follow. Even my guide mentioned going way off-trail once after the pass when it was cloudy one day.

Water: We camped by the river for our first night, and I don’t remember much water (if any) on day 2. We just carried what we needed for the day.

Hope this helps! Enjoy your trip. 🙂

By: Rae

Rae — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:01:45 +0000

I really enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your pictures! My friends and I are going to Peru in September and were considering the same hike you describe above. Mind if I pick your brain a little? Maps: where can we get them specifically for this hike or care to share? How well marked is the trail? Water, how many water points are there? I know you’re following the river for the beginning but once you get into the mountains was there water available consistently or just one or two points (we have water tablets for purification, never fear)?

By: Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:48:25 +0000

In reply to Orlene Hagedorn. Hi Orlene, Glad you enjoyed this hike as much as I did! Indeed, there are all kinds of hikes in Peru that parallel if not surpass the beauty and majesty of the Inca Trail. It's a mecca for hikers!

By: Orlene Hagedorn

Orlene Hagedorn — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:41:53 +0000

I found your blog as I was searching for information on the best hike of my life – the one just described. We did it without the help of cooks! I did the Inca Trail afterwards and was , by comparison, disappointed. As a life-long hiker, this hike, which was in 2010, will always stand out. Thank you for your blog, as I needed some details about the trip which I had forgotten!

By: Mark Mulligan

Mark Mulligan — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:23:34 +0000

In reply to Angela.

Angela,

We did this trek in September 2014 and absolutely LOVED it, definitely one of the high lights of our trip. Strenuous for sure, but so worth it for the sheer beauty. Our guide, Erich Nordt Orihuela, owns an expedition company called Peruprofundo, Top notch organization, they took very good care of us and are very nice. You can find Erich and Peruprofundo on Facebook as well. Not sure how this hike will be in April, as Nora explains, your topping out over 15,000, so weather has a big effect! When we did it, an unseasonable storm rolled in with lots of hail and lightening…a little freaky but added a lot to the experience!

Also, we have dear friends, Inti and Ananda, who own a center in Yanawara (near Urubamba). The center is located right at the beginning of this trail, so it’s a great spot to spend the night at prior to beginning the hike. Please let them know that Mark Mulligan referenced you to them!

Bien Viaje…Enjoy your trip!

By: Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:41:25 +0000

In reply to Angela.

Hi Angela,
So glad you enjoyed this post, and are interested in doing this trek! I did it with Allpamama Journeys (http://alfredoiturriagasj.wix.com/allpamamajourneys) and a guide-turned-friend named Miguel. You can do it with a variety of tour companies I believe, but I’ve done lots of treks with Miguel and I highly recommend him.