The Mirador de Tres Cruces is located just past Paucartambo at the entrance of the Biosphere Reserve of Manu National Park at 3800masl. To reach this place you must take the detour that goes to the left just at the entrance of the Manu National Park, the Mirador of Tres Cruces is located within the Manu National Park.
To the Tres Cruces viewpoint, from where you can see the wonderful sunrise by having a free view of the lowland jungle. Tres Cruces is also known as the "Balcony of the East" and is one of the only two places in the world where you can see this Natural.
From the natural balcony Acjanacu you can appreciate the sunrise and the prominent jungle of the Manu National Park. To this place, national and international tourists come to delight their eyes with the highest mountain range of Ausangate, as well as the inter-Andean valleys and the Paucartambo River. On the left side you can see a massive mountain known as Apuqañaqway, known as the protective mountain of the Antisuyo (protector of the Amazon Rainforest).
Legend has it that the sunrise at the Mirador de Tres Cruces was because people went to cleanse their souls by means of the light that crossed this area. In addition, this ray of rising sunlight removed hatred, pain, selfishness, envy, anger and other harmful feelings to turn them into love and peace for all who attended this place.
To travel to the Mirador of Tres Cruces the trip should be done a day before to stay overnight in the vicinity of Tres Cruces and not to miss this natural spectacle. The trip from Cusco takes an average of 3 hours and a half.
Take into consideration that you can also visit Paucartambo, which is also known as the folkloric capital of Cusco which celebrates the festivities of the Virgen del Carmen between July 15 and 18. The recommended months to visit this beautiful place are between May, June and July.
To the Tres Cruces viewpoint, from where you can see the wonderful sunrise by having a free view of the lowland jungle. Tres Cruces is also known as the "Balcony of the East" and is one of the only two places in the world where you can see this Natural.
From the natural balcony Acjanacu you can appreciate the sunrise and the prominent jungle of the Manu National Park. To this place, national and international tourists come to delight their eyes with the highest mountain range of Ausangate, as well as the inter-Andean valleys and the Paucartambo River. On the left side you can see a massive mountain known as Apuqañaqway, known as the protective mountain of the Antisuyo (protector of the Amazon Rainforest).
Legend has it that the sunrise at the Mirador de Tres Cruces was because people went to cleanse their souls by means of the light that crossed this area. In addition, this ray of rising sunlight removed hatred, pain, selfishness, envy, anger and other harmful feelings to turn them into love and peace for all who attended this place.
To travel to the Mirador of Tres Cruces the trip should be done a day before to stay overnight in the vicinity of Tres Cruces and not to miss this natural spectacle. The trip from Cusco takes an average of 3 hours and a half.
Take into consideration that you can also visit Paucartambo, which is also known as the folkloric capital of Cusco which celebrates the festivities of the Virgen del Carmen between July 15 and 18. The recommended months to visit this beautiful place are between May, June and July.
Entrance fees to Acjanaco - Tres Cruces Sector
- Peruvian: 15.00 soles
- Cusquenos: 8.00 soles
- Foreigners: 30.00 soles
Recommendations for the traveler
- Take winter clothes for the low temperatures such as: gloves, hat for the cold, scarf and jacket.
- Special shoes for trekking.
- Sun block and cap to protect from ultraviolet rays.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Cash, Peruvian currency (soles).
- Identity Card (for Peruvians) and/or Passport (foreigners).
- Water and snacks such as fruit or cookies.
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