🏔️ Quelccaya Glacier: essential travel information
The Quelccaya Glacier is one of Peru’s most impressive natural wonders. Located in the Vilcanota mountain range, southeast of Cusco, it is considered the largest tropical glacier in the world and a unique destination for travelers seeking adventure and untouched landscapes.
📍 Location: Cusco – Canchis Province
⏱️ Travel time from Cusco: 5–6 hours
🏔️ Altitude: Over 5,000 meters (16,400 ft)
☀️ Best time to visit Quelccaya Glacier
April – October (dry season)
🌤️ Sunny days and clear skies
🥾 Safer trails and better visibility
📸 Ideal for trekking and landscape photography
💡 Tip: Acclimatize in Cusco before visiting due to the high altitude.
🌧️ Rainy season
November – March
🌦️ Frequent afternoon rain and cold temperatures
🌿 Greener landscapes and fewer tourists
⚠️ Recommended only with experienced tour operators
🍂 Best balance months
April and October offer a great combination of good weather and fewer visitors.
🌍 Experience Quelccaya with GT Peru Travel
At GT Peru Travel, we organize safe and well-planned tours to the Quelccaya Glacier, with experienced local guides and complete logistics from Cusco.
📩 Contact us and plan your adventure in the Peruvian Andes with confidence.