Activities to do in Yauyos
Trekkings
There are various and diverse routes to hike into the North Yauyos Cochas Landscape Reserve, each trail with its own characteristics, duration and levels of difficulty and intensity. All of them feature beautiful and varied sights. These trails are derivatives of the great Inca trail or Capac Nan, as such, some parts of the trails are in good shape, while others show the passage of time. Hiking through these gives our visitors a glimpse into our past and helps us preserve our history. Tourism in the area is a great source of income for the locals and helps to maintain the trails in good shape.
Visits to the communities and towns in the reserve
Visiting the different towns and communities gives you a clear picture of the Andean lifestyle, in the deepest reaches of Peru, while vivential tourism allows you to empathize and get in touch with a different reality.
Visits to natural landscape areas
It is comforting to visit and raise awareness of the treasured areas in the Reserve. We bid you to help us with their preservation, the protection of our patrimony, and to keep it pollution-free.
Visits to archaeological sites
The Yauyos Culture left behind a lot of remains that serve as a display of their greatness, The Fortress of Huamanmarca and Sinchimarca are some of the sights that show the arquitectonic skills of our ancestors. Some trails might be demanding due to the high altitude but the sights reward your effort.
Biking
A little bit of exercise is always welcome, therefore we have some tours that are completed with a return by bike. An instance for the extreme adventurers, is the ride down from Huancaya to Yauyos Lodge, it is very exciting and does not require a lot of physical effort, because all of the trails are down hill.
Sports Fishing
For fishing lovers, hereby’s a haven for fishing trout, both traditional and fly fishing. We have guides that will take you to some of the most incredible lagoons ever imagined, to enjoy the thrill of fishing and relax along the way.
Stand Up Paddle
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) is the fastest growing sport in the world. It consists of paddling standing on a surfboard and is ideal for those who enjoy nature and contact with the lagoons.
Rest and relax
Although we have plenty of activities for you to pick from, you can always choose to relax inside the Lodge, with a good book, a good meal, a good nap in a comfortable hammock, the pleasure of being at ease, something we’re not used to in big cities where life runs at full-speed. We welcome you to try and «disconnect» from the outside world to relax at your own leisure.