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Tourist Checkpoint
10-15 minutes20 PEN entry fee
This is the official toll gate for the region. All foreigners and locals must pay the municipal entry fee here. The current rate is 20 PEN (approx $5.50 USD) for foreign adults.
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Mollepata District
Mollepata is the gateway town and mandatory administrative stop for all visitors heading to Humantay Lake.
Most tours from Cusco stop here early in the morning. You will pay the municipal entry fee at the checkpoint and eat breakfast before continuing to the trailhead.
The drive from Cusco takes a few hours, making this a practical spot to stretch your legs. Bring cash in small Peruvian Soles for entry fees and local purchases.
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Local Buffet Restaurants
45-60 minutesTour meals served here
These traditional dining halls cater to tour groups. They serve early buffet breakfasts and post-hike lunches.
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Mollepata Plaza de Armas
15 minutesCash needed for snacks
The small main square features a quaint church and local vendors. It is a great spot to stretch your legs. Buy last-minute snacks here before the bumpy ride to the Soraypampa trailhead.
