Yuncaypata Tours

Yuncaypata is a highland community in the hills above Cusco that offers scenic trails with commanding views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. Popular for horseback riding excursions, this area provides an accessible escape into the Andean countryside just minutes from the city center.

Highland Riding

The trails around Yuncaypata wind through eucalyptus groves, open grasslands, and traditional farming areas where local families tend crops and livestock as they have for generations. On horseback, you can cover significant ground while enjoying the mountain air and spectacular scenery at a relaxed pace suitable for all experience levels.

Local Community

Passing through Yuncaypata offers genuine glimpses of daily highland life, from farmers tending their terraced fields to shepherds guiding their flocks along ancient mountain paths. It is an authentic and unscripted cultural experience that brings you close to the real Cusco.

Wonders of Peru Expeditions offers guided horseback riding tours through Yuncaypata with experienced local guides and well-trained horses.