Laguna Kinsa Cocha
Once an off-the-beaten-path secret, this high-altitude azure lake and its two sisters lie north of Pisac and have become a favorite tour from town or Cusco. Situated at more than 4,200 meters (13,780 feet) in elevation and located near Paru Paru mountain, Kinsa Cocha, Puma Cocha, and Azul Cocha are a stark contrast from Pisac's touristy town and Inca ruins. A trip here provides easy access to jaw-dropping—and literally breathtaking, given the altitude—Andean landscapes dotted by packs of wild llamas and vicuñas. To help contend with the high altitude, consider chewing some coca leaves as you walk around. For about S/150, you can hire a taxi to take you to the first lagoon and wait a couple of hours while you hike and explore the two neighbor lakes.
