Look at any postcard of Machu Picchu, the Huayna Picchu mountain is the higher one! The hike to its summit is becoming famous among adventurers all around the world! Here we will tell you about the best time for having this unique excursion!
Hiking the Huayna Picchu on Low, Rain Season
Here in the Cusco region, this goes from November to March. There will be pourings although not too long and not so often. But this means the hiking to the Huayna Picchu summit, if it’s showering, will become a much greater challenge, only for real daring, skilled trekkers who happen to enjoy hard weather conditions.
If it’s not raining, more likely the terrain will be somewhat muddy and wet. However, there are people who wouldn’t mind and even look for such conditions around the world, people who have hiked the Kilimanjaro and also happen to have vacation time only in the year’s first-quarter, for instance.
So it really depends on what you think the best time is, for some rain season can still be awesome, for others it may be not so attractive. Anyway, when it has not rained, the famous 360° view of the citadel, of the valley and the canyon will be crystal clear, wide blue and green! And the warm subtropical climate will be on!
Only for the true daring and skilled hikers who like challenges.
Hiking the Huayna Picchu on High, Dry Season
Now from April to October there isn’t any rain, zero. Weather gets cold, especially between June and August, but since the Machu Picchu site is closer to the Peruvian jungle, some days the sky will be dark but it is way more likely it will be vivid blue with cotton-white cloud, and warm temperatures anyway, always higher than in Cusco City.
Perhaps the path may be a little crowded but this would be a problem only if you are a lone trooper, otherwise people socialize and enjoy a lot. You may also not be keen to the idea of packing all your stuff inside waterproof backpack and bags, while others do like these challenges!
This season is perfect to make the most of the spectacular views from the top of Huayna Picchu.
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Finally, we do hope this article has made clear what your best time is for the Machu Picchu citadel tour and hiking the Huayna Picchu! Start making your arrangements for an amazing vacation!
