{"id":27184,"date":"2025-10-01T15:32:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/?p=27184"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:32:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:32:50","slug":"27184-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/27184-2","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00bfHow to get to the Quelccaya Glacier?<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1234567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1234567.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1234567-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #6eb28f;\">\u00bfHow to get to the Quelccaya Glacier?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re already thinking about taking a flight to Cusco and heading to the Quelcccaya Tropical Glacier, you should start a trip from Cusco to Puno.<br \/>\nAt Sicuani, the detour to the rural community of Phinaya begins.<\/li>\n<li>The trip takes an average of approximately 5 hours. However, you can take advantage of the trip to enjoy the region&#8217;s beautiful landscapes.<br \/>\nWe recommend being in good physical condition to hike at over 5,600 meters above sea level.<\/li>\n<li>Access to the foot of the glacier is by vehicle and mule. The latter can be rented from local villagers.<br \/>\nFrom then on, the route to the glacier is a two-day, eight-hour walk on pack animals along a regular bridle path.<\/li>\n<li>It is advisable to go with a tour guide, as the route is somewhat complex and requires expert knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, there are some camping areas for those who come to visit this natural attraction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a safe and easy trip, you can also book the Quelccaya tour through a travel agency.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27182 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nevado.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nevado.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nevado-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Credits: Domingo Atao (kallpa travel)<\/p>\n<h3>Recommendations for visiting the Quelccaya Glacier<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Conquer the Quelccaya with these recommendations. To ensure your experience in this magical destination is perfect,<br \/>\nhere are some tips.<\/li>\n<li>Wear clothing that has UV protection, fluid repellency, and is made of lightweight, durable material.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the low temperatures, first wear a breathable polo shirt, then an insulating layer (fleece),<br \/>\nthen a down jacket, and finally a raincoat. Don&#8217;t forget a hat, gloves, and synthetic socks.<\/li>\n<li>You should wear trekking shoes that are water-resistant and have soles for slippery terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Camping gear: Thermal tent, sleeping bag, blanket, sleeping mat, headlamp, cooking stove, and three-season tent.<br \/>\nTrekking poles.<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen with a UV filter of SPF 30 or higher, and don&#8217;t forget special sunglasses for these climates; the glare can damage your eyes.<br \/>\nSolar charger.<\/li>\n<li>A backpack made of a material such as nylon or polyamide: they are lighter, more resistant and waterproof.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a camera so you can capture all the unforgettable landscapes you&#8217;ll see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00bfHow to get to the Quelccaya Glacier?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bfHow to get to the Quelccaya Glacier? \u00bfHow to get to the Quelccaya Glacier? If you&#8217;re already thinking about taking a flight to Cusco and heading to the Quelcccaya Tropical Glacier, you should start a trip from Cusco to Puno. At Sicuani, the detour to the rural community of Phinaya begins. The trip takes an [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>\u00bfHow to Get to the Quelccaya Glacier? | We&#039;ll tell you everything here.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You must start a trip from Cusco to Puno. 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