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Tres Cruces Viewpoint: One of the Best Sunrises in the World

Paucartambo, Tres Cruces

Just a short drive from Paucartambo lies the breathtaking Tres Cruces Viewpoint, perched at 3,739 meters (12,267 ft) above sea level. Often referred to as the "Balcony of the Amazon," it offers a rare and mystical sunrise experience, especially during May to July, when atmospheric conditions create an optical illusion that makes the sun appear to split in two.

This viewpoint marks the gateway to the Manu National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Watching the sunrise at Tres Cruces is a once-in-a-lifetime experience ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers visiting Cusco and southern Peru.

SUMMARY

Discover Paucartambo, Peru

Located 109 km east of Cusco, at an altitude of 2,830 meters (9,285 ft), Paucartambo is a picturesque colonial town nestled in the eastern Andes of southern Peru. Known for its white adobe houses, red-tiled roofs, and charming blue balconies, this town is a hidden gem full of history, culture, and living traditions.

Virgin of Carmen Festival in Paucartambo

Every July, Paucartambo comes alive with the vibrant and spiritual Festival of the Virgin of Carmen (Mamacha Carmen), one of the most important religious events in the Andean region. Thousands of pilgrims and visitors gather to witness this colorful celebration, where 12 traditional dance troupes parade through the streets in devotion to the Virgin.

These folkloric dances are heartfelt offerings acts of faith, gratitude, and identity. One of the festival’s most symbolic moments is the ritual battle between the Qollas from the highlands and the Ch’unchus from the jungle, staged on the historic Carlos III Bridge, over the Mapacho River. This performance reflects deep Andean cosmology and the fusion of indigenous and mestizo cultural heritage.

ITINERARY

Complete Tres Cruces Viewpoint: One of the Best Sunrises in the World Itinerary

Tres Cruces Peru Paucartambo First Day Virgen del Carmen Paucartambo

INCLUDED

Included

  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Tourist transport Cusco / Paucartambo / Tres Cruces / Cusco
  • Professional guides and assistant guides (English - Spanish).
  • Hot drink and sandwich in Tres Cruces
  • First aid kit

No Included

  • Food not mentioned
  • Snacks and water.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Others not specified
¿WHAT TO BRING?

  • Warm clothes for the night (gloves, chullo, jackets, etc).
  • Comfortable shoes (preferably for trekking).
  • A camera.
  • A cap or hat during the day.
  • Sun block.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Rehydrating water, snacks or fruit.
  • Identity documents.
  • Cash.
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