Llama Vs Alpaca: How To Tell Them Apart (From A Peruvian)
Llamas are bigger, with long banana-shaped ears and a long face, and were bred as pack animals. Alpacas are smaller, with short pointed ears, a fluffy face and very soft wool, and were bred for their fiber. Both live in the Andes of Peru, and their wild relatives are the vicuña and the guanaco. Size […]
Humantay Lake: The Complete Guide To Cusco’s Turquoise Lagoon
Humantay Lake is a turquoise glacial lake at about 4,200 m (13,800 ft), at the foot of Humantay mountain, about 3 hours by road from Cusco. The hike from Soraypampa takes about 1.5 hours up and is steep, but shorter than Rainbow Mountain. Most travelers visit on a full-day tour from Cusco. Location Near Soraypampa, […]