The Pallay Punchu Mountain of Apu T’akllo is a new tourism destination located in the Cusco region, a region of Peru that is characterized by having fascinating natural and cultural attractions.

Pallay Punchu: A new mountain of colors in Cusco

Due to its notoriety on social networks, this destination receives various visitors every day. Here we provide you with information so that you can reach the mountain independently or through a tour operator from Cusco.

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Pallay Punchu tourist information

Location: The sharp mountain of colors, or Pallay Punchu mountain, is located at 4,700 m and belongs to the district of Layo, province of Canas, Cusco region. The travel time to get to the mountain from Cusco is 3 hours on average.

Weather: During the journey to the mountains, the weather will change, between sunny and cloudy.

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Dry Season: A warm climate is perceived until reaching the mountain’s parking lot, where it is replaced by a cold climate that becomes more intense as it rises.Finally, at the top of the mountain, there will be strong winds.

Rainy season: It is recommended that the visit not be made during this season, since the communication routes to the mountain are unpaved, which creates complications for vehicular movement. Also, there are no safe paths for walking, and at the top of the mountain, there will be heavy rains and quite cold winds.

Also, it is recommended that visitors acclimatize in the city of Cusco before taking a walk to the mountain of Pallay Punchu, which can be done in one day.

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Description

Called Pallay Punchu or mountain of colors of Apu T’akllo; It was discovered during the pandemic period in the geographic area of the province of Canas, highlighting its impressive colors similar to a traditional Andean poncho; Its popularity accelerated through social networks, which ensured the visit of national and foreign people, reactivating the economy of Cusco.

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Its main attraction is the diversity of colors it presents, such as red, brown, magenta, and others; that give it a rainbow appearance and make it attractive for tourism development. Likewise, its proximity to the Langui lagoon makes this place a complete tourist destination.

How to get to the Pallay Poncho Mountain from Cusco?

Currently, there is no public transport service to the mountains; instead, you can hire a private car service or travel with your own vehicle.

Usually, the departure time is approximately 7 a.m., making a 3-hour journey by track and dirt cart to the district of Layo.

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Subsequently, another 20-minute vehicular journey is made to the parking lot of Pallay Punchu, from where a 2 to 3-hour walk uphill begins; the time spent depends largely on the physical condition of the visitor.

During the journey on foot, you will appreciate an incredible panoramic view of Laguna Langui and the mountains. Here, you can take pictures or record videos that capture the essence of the moment.

Being close to the slopes of the mountain, you can already visualize the majesty of Pallay Punchu; and being on it, the view of Lake Langui is even more impressive.

After this journey, you can take the same route back to the city of Cusco.

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Where should I eat?

Breakfast and lunch can be done in the city of Sicuani, located 1 hour away from the mountain of Pallay Punchu; so too, you can opt for the food of the locals, who offer it in the district of Layo.

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Where to sleep?

If you want to arrive a few days before your destination or stay a few more days, you can stay in the city of Sicuani.

If, on the other hand, you prefer outdoor accommodation, you have two alternatives:

Camp on the shores of Lake Layo to contemplate a beautiful sunrise.
Camping on the Pallay Punchu esplanade, requires that you have experience in high mountain camps, as you will be subjected to quite cold nights.

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How is the tour with a tour operator?

If you do not want to deal with tourist logistics and food when you visit the Mountain of Colors Pallay Punchu, you can take the all-inclusive tour with Búho Tours, which includes a guide, bus, breakfast, lunch, and entrance ticket.

What is the minimum age for visitors?

There is no minimum age, but due to the altitude at which Pallay Ponchu is located, it is recommended that children as young as 5 years old visit.

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Activities that can be done in Pallay Punchu

The best outdoor activity you can do is a bike tout around of the Langui Lagoon, making a stop at Pallay Puncho to visit and continuing along a path towards the town of Llallahui.

This bike route has a distance of 35 km. on a wide dirt road and short roads after Pallay Punchu.